Two things on today’s parish notices. Firstly, I’ve noticed a fair few people asking which boat ends up where so here’s a very quick and rough guide as things stand right now.
Coming from Rhodes to Symi by the Blue Star ferries, or the ANEK on a Monday, or the SAOS Stavros, or the Panagia Skiadeni (Dodecanese Seaways)? You will end up at what’s being called the ‘new commercial port of Symi’, even though it’s not that new anymore. It’s a walk around to the bus stop and taxis and not easy with luggage due to narrow roads. Make pick-up arrangements in advance if you can.
Coming from Rhodes to Symi on either of the Sebeco (ANES) boats and you’ll end up right by the bus stop on the south side of the harbour, and not far from taxis.
Coming from Rhodes to Symi on the Dodecanese Seaways Pride or Express, the King Saron Sea Dreams and/or most day-trip boats, and you will end up on the north side by the Clock tower, with a walk around the harbour to the bus and taxis.
No, I can’t book a taxi for you.
The second thing. No matter where you end up, you must go and have brunch at Pavone at some point. It’s up the steps by the police station (Clock Tower), and the courtyard is then straight ahead. We were taken there yesterday, and it was as fabulous as the time before. (More photos another time.)
