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| Arne Thomsen |
Posted - 26 May 2007 : 19:07:07
Symi - I'm coming to you again - as so many times before.
And still I am like a little baby before Christmas.
Yes I know - when the boat rounds the last point - and I can again see, that Symi is not just a dream - but existing - I will have tears in my eyes - from happiness - and I cannot wait to see again: Yialos, Chorio, Panormitis - and Stavrós tou Polémou - all the spirit of Symi.
Silence, harmony and happiness - next Sunday.
Arne. |
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| Ange |
Posted - 05 June 2007 : 21:46:06
Thanks for posting the link, its brought it all back you do feel like you're coming home.I wish we was going to Symi this year!
I love the Stavrós tou Polémou Monastry one year we walked there and had a picnic overlooking Panamortitis. Such a peaceful spiritual place.
Enjoy your holiday Arne 
Ange |
| Dave |
Posted - 03 June 2007 : 15:33:57
On a very emotional day - my son and I both dissolving into "man colds" whilst discussing the death just two days ago of his beloved Nan ( but also giggling at some of the things that occurred during her lifetime - a confusing situation) - I chanced upon the U-tube link. Complete eye-filling footage given the time it has been since we visited ! My eyes are still watering and I've got a runny nose - damn, it must be a cold !
Thanks for posting the link, and thank-you Joelle for posting the footage !
I'm not sure it it made me feel better or worse ! But it were grand, sithee ! |
| Kon |
Posted - 01 June 2007 : 06:49:44
With year 12 finished you will be more at ease too so its better that way ,you will enjoy your trip even more,at least you'll get a bit of the feeling now your inlaws are going ,make a big list for them to film or take photos  .We too have to wait a few years |
| hilarias |
Posted - 01 June 2007 : 06:05:06
quote:
Originally posted by Kon
So True Chrisanthy ,we are so far away ,the far away land ,absence makes the heart grow fonder ,and our love affair with Symi will always be strong no matter where we are from. Thank god for video cammeras endless footage of Symi always keeps us smiling.Ps when is your next trip planned?.
Not for a couple of years Kon. Waiting for my daughter to finish year 12 next year and then God willing 2009 will be our year. My inlaws are leaving next week. Ahhhhh |
| Arne Thomsen |
Posted - 31 May 2007 : 18:51:13
quote:
Originally posted by Mille
I think we're about two or three Danes here, Arne
I would understand, and I feel the same way about Symi
I'll be on Symi - on my own - Sunday evening June 3rd for one week, having breakfast at Lefteris in Chorió, Ouzo at Páchos, fish soup and Kollochithákia tiganitá at Sotiris in Meraklis - going by scooter everywhere i like.
I am 73, not very much hair, much more stomach - and a beard - open for conversation - not the least about Symiotic mysticism ;-)
Hi, hi - Arne ;-) (Couldn't put my photo on the Avatar) |
| Mille |
Posted - 30 May 2007 : 15:43:34
I think we're about two or three Danes here, Arne
I would understand, and I feel the same way about Symi
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| Arne Thomsen |
Posted - 30 May 2007 : 15:32:59
quote:
Originally posted by Richard
I had to go and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEHNAWTW5A all over again. Thanks for reminding me, Kon.
Yes beautiful - oréa - ómorpha - this is Greek Yialos! Éla, éla!
But on the other side of Vigla - before descending to miracoulos Panormitis - yes I know - Stavrós tou Polémou! (Cross of war) - the mountain itself formed as a cross - with the monastery on the very top - nearest to heaven - and Christ - in the litle church - looking directly upon YOU!
Moment of truth!
As I see it.
Apology for not too perfect English - my Greek is even worse - I do better in Danish, but then You cannot understand my words ;-)
Kind regards Arne ;-) |
| Arne Thomsen |
Posted - 30 May 2007 : 15:13:36
quote:
Originally posted by Richard
I had to go and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEHNAWTW5A all over again. Thanks for reminding me, Kon.
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| maziemoo |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 17:46:31
Thank you for that Richard it was wonderful but now I'm in tears!!! |
| Sweet Sue |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 16:35:06
Well Richard, that's got me going .. thanks, I think! |
| Mille |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 14:39:43
Thanks Richard, for linking that |
| Richard |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 14:38:12
I had to go and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEHNAWTW5A all over again. Thanks for reminding me, Kon. |
| Mille |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 12:24:30
You all capture emotions with words here
I still get butterflies in my stomach just thinking about Symi.
My dad once had a cap saying
I love symi
That is still oh so true |
| Kon |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 12:13:43
So True Chrisanthy ,we are so far away ,the far away land ,absence makes the heart grow fonder ,and our love affair with Symi will always be strong no matter where we are from. Thank god for video cammeras endless footage of Symi always keeps us smiling.Ps when is your next trip planned?. |
| hilarias |
Posted - 28 May 2007 : 23:46:45
So you all feel that way imagine what it's like when your family Is from Symi and you live so far away (in Australia) that your visits are few and far between.
Never mind rounding the corner and seeing Yialo for the first time in years as soon as the Rocks of Symi come into sight the tears start to flow and the feeling of coming home is there. |
