Well, I’m up far earlier than I intended today, and with not much on my mind apart from what chapter 36 is to be about. I had a scroll through some social media groups ‘n’ stuff to see if I could find you anything relevant or of interest, and I can tell you that Nanou beach is now open. In the days when I used to spend time on beaches, this was one of my favourites. I’ve not been there for years, but I hope it remains the same; unspoiled, with an almost prehistoric atmosphere and landscape, peaceful, and with a traditional taverna. A fair number of wasps too, I remember, but that was to do with the position of the bins, and was 100 years ago now, so I expect it’s changed for the better. Sadly, I can’t find the only photo I have of the place, from 1996, but if it ever turns up, I’ll share it.
One of the boat rental services is open for business too [Symi Blue Water]. The Poseidon around the island yacht is running more regularly, as long as it has the numbers, and the bus has put on more hours, though I can’t remember exactly what they are, so that’s not very helpful. It’s still not always possible to get a taxi at night (always has been, though things have improved a little in recent years), so if you’re staying in the village and heading to the harbour for the night, you might need to check the time of the last bus. Symi Fishing Trips have started up (that link takes you to their Facebook page), and I reckon, just about every other business is now up and running (though maybe not all the beaches just yet). With temperatures forecast to hit the high 40s this year, remember the basic rule of staying hydrated: Beer is not water. Nor is coffee, tea, G&T, wine, etc.
In the summer, we get through a six-pack of water a day between the two of us, so at least 4.5 litres a day of pure water each, and around 2.00 litres a day in the winter. I have a glass beside me on the desk and am constantly sipping away without realising it. The same by my end of the sofa. That’s probably why I have to wake up at 03.30 in the morning, which is why I am here doing this in the middle of the night.
