Homeric Seas

The clouds are back and the exodus has begun. The outbound ferries are full of Greeks wishing each other a good winter and Italians heading back to Milan and Rome. This does not mean, however, that summer is over. This is the point at which Symi slips into a more mellow mood. The new arrivals now tend to be couples rather than house-parties, honeymooners and those celebrating special anniversaries, couples who are visiting for the first time ever and couples who have been visiting Symi for years. Walkers and photographers are also starting to appear, keen to take advantage of the more moderate temperatures and the subtle play of light and shade across the sage-scented hills and Homeric seas.

The harbour is still full of boats of all shapes and sizes, from gin palaces to sedate gentlemen’s pleasure yachts, from generic fiberglass charter yachts to gleaming wooden gulets and caiques. The anchorages in Harani, Nimborio and Pedi are also full and at night the water becomes a floating city of twinkling lights.

Tonight the famous beach party on the island of Nimos takes place. There are posters up all round the town advertising music, mezzes and wine. The taxi boats will be shuttling party-goers across to Nimos until late in the night.

Have a good weekend.

Regards,
Adriana