The Halcyon Days

The fine weather enjoyed over the weekend is lingering on into the week. Despite climate change the halcyon days are still with us. Small fishing boats are pottering across the water, laying baskets and retrieving nets. It is pleasantly warm in the sun, about 14 degrees or more if one can find a spot out of the breeze. On the shady side of the harbour, however, it is a chilly 5 degrees and condensation drips off the stones.

The island is slowly filling up as people start to come back from their holidays. The Albanians, Bulgarians, Russians, Ukrainians et al who form the invisible backbone of the island’s labour force are returning from their much appreciated home visits. The school teachers are also making their way back for the new term. Many of them come from other parts of Greece and are here on contract so they also take the opportunity to see their families.

On the ferry boat front, the most significant change at present is that it is now possible to do a vehicle day return on Tuesdays as well as Wednesdays. The Proteus comes over from Rhodes on Monday afternoon, stays the night here and leaves Symi early on Tuesday morning. She calls in at Rhodes and then carries on through to Kastellorizo where she stays briefly before making the return trip to Rhodes and finally Symi. This gives a whole extended day in Rhodes which is very useful, particularly as, on her return, she stays in Symi overnight and then goes back to Rhodes the next morning, so all vehicle and freight capacity is available for Symi.

Have a good week.

Regards,
Adriana