The Whiff of Gloss Paint

After a windy weekend we woke to a cloud-streaked sky this morning and it is chillier than it has been for some time. Much needed showers are forecast for many parts of Greece.

The Symi ferry is docked beneath our window. There is a dinghy in the water and the crew is taking advantage of the calm conditions to catch up on some maintenance. A handful of small cruising yachts is dotted along the quay but the overall scene is quiet. Some of the excursion boats are back in the water but the taxi boats are still on barrels on the beach at Tolis in Pedi, waiting patiently to slide back down the greased ways, Homeric style. The whiff of gloss paint is on the air as final preparations for the season are underway.

The daisies on the Kali Strata have met their nemesis – Themistocles from the town hall is working his way systematically down the steps with a mattock and a bundle of black plastic refuse bags.

Have a good week.

Regards,
Adriana