Some things to do on Symi all year round
Today I have a few photos taken on Tuesday while I was waiting for Neil to finish his Pilates class, and afterwards as we walked down into Yialos. You might get an idea of how grey and misty it was that morning. Today (Wednesday) is sunny and perfect; just the right temperature, no wind, flat sea, fresh air… Perfect. Mind you, the forecast was predicting a storm tomorrow but, as I look out on the tranquil scene below, it’s hard to imagine a storm coming across right now. Perhaps it will just rain a bit. Time will tell.
Neil did a bit more than his Pilates class on Tuesday, it actually followed on from his hour-long aerobics session, more than enough jumping around, followed by lying around stretching, for anyone if you ask me. We’re lucky to have these things organised during the winter, and all year round in some cases. As well as what is organised through the Yialos gym, and at the Symi Women’s Association building up by the high school, we also have Eu Znv, the Symi Wellbeing Centre should we want to use it. It’s open to all, as are the other classes and things, and you can find the website for it right here. This is also open all year round too, so if you’re thinking of coming for a Symi holiday, then you can take some relaxation there with massage, yoga and other activities organised.
Of course, that’s just one of the many things you can do on Symi while you are here. See a post from a couple of weeks ago, where I started to list some of the things the island offers you.
As I was waiting at the Symi Women’s Association building on Tuesday, it also struck me how much there is to get involved with there, should you want to. The organisation arranges Greek dance lessons and has its own dance troupe. I saw the traditional costumes stored away under their plastic protective wrap, and the books, the dance shoes and the equipment like the music players, as well as their awards. It’s a great building for dance as it has a wooden floor and full-wall mirror – we used to do tap dancing there. There are also jazz and ballet, and other dance classes for children and adults and, again, anyone can join in; you don’t have to be a resident. They used to organise dance evenings for visitors through the summer, and I am sure a word in the right ear when you are here, would at least get you in to view a rehearsal or even get you invited to join in.
I did notice, also, that the pianos were missing. I assumed that they have been moved to the reopened cultural centre in Yialos where the private music lessons and concerts are held. You see, a lot is going on all year round, it’s just that folk have more time for it all in the winter. Having said that, there is a fair amount of summer preparation work going on in Yialos. The Herb & Spice corner was getting a makeover the other day, the road is being paved in places, there are boats in the boatyard being prepped for their season, and some business are already washing down chairs, varnishing them and starting to prepare their tavernas, bars and cafes in the run-up to Easter which is only 40 days away now.
