Morning. Let’s start the week with a sunrise.
Right, got that out of the way… Actually, that was from a month ago or so, and it’s a Neil photo, but sunrises are still to be had. You can either get up early (around six) to wait for the sunrise, or you can go out late to the Sunrise, stay for a few hours, possibly more, and not go to bed, then see the sunrise on your way home. I’m not sure what time the Sunrise bar closes, but I know it is open in the evenings and can be found by following the sign that’s outside the Village Hotel. (If in doubt, ask – but don’t ask Google Maps or you will end up in Tilos.)
Here’s a random photo showing the view from the bus.
That’s because the camera picked up on the dots that make up the image you can see from the outside, but see through from the inside, unless you are a camera. If you’re getting the bus up from Yialos to the village, then you want to sit on the right-hand side for a better view down to the harbour as you go up the hill. (I think that’s right. It’s hard to work out when you’re sat at a desk.) Same if you take a taxi. The best way is to walk up the main road, if you can. It’s a gentle slope, but there’s no or little shade, so watch out. Great views from the top, though.
Another great view is your table on the ferry bringing you across from Rhodes to Symi or the other way around.
Last July, I took the Panagia across from Symi to Rhodes at 10.15 in the morning and knowing it was to be a 90-minute crossing, I brought a book. I also sat beneath the air conditioning because it was so hot, but I can tell you, it’s not that hot now. Still reaching around the 30s most days, we’re enjoying warm, clear skies and seas, and there’s not been a great deal of a breeze of late, which helps keep the dust and sneezing down. I counted at least nine day-trip boats yesterday, and the last I heard was that the village square continues to be busy most nights before and after dinner.
There you go. Happy Monday.
Ps. You can find that book here. (It’s actually rather good.)
