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Mike Gadd
United Kingdom
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Tove
Symi Visitor
Denmark
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 Posted - 21 March 2007 : 09:10:50
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It looks like a good alternative to Hugo, even if I don't think they have got the same stories. I will try so many I can make in April/May. |
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito |
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benedetti
Super Visitor
340 Posts |
Posted - 21 March 2007 : 21:20:45
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| We might even be tempted in the spring if my wee grandchild hurries up and puts in an appearance and I can get shot of the cafe. |
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Dave
Senior Visitor
United Kingdom
624 Posts |
Posted - 23 March 2007 : 21:55:42
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It's not so much discovering new ground, but our favourite was always walking from Pedi up to Chorio, down the Kalistrata and a quick call into the bakers at the top corner of the harbour for a couple spanakopitas then up the hill, go by the cemetery and over the top following the footpath to Nimborio.
At the taverna, taking off the boots whilst Gail dangled her feet in the water and that lovely lady who is married to Lakis the Bus ( and I do mean "lady" - what a very nice person! ) came to us with a cold beer and the menu ! Bliss. |
I can remember 30 years ago with perfect clarity ....... 30 hours, I don't think so |
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MacDuff
Senior Visitor
Canada
631 Posts |
Posted - 23 April 2007 : 20:21:07
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Nice walk Dave, I've done it except for the baker bit which is a good addition but including the beer and toe dipping at Nimborio Now looking forward to the walk planned for May 13 |
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Dikissi
Symi Visitor
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - 13 December 2007 : 19:35:43
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Originally posted by Tove
Hi Tove this is Dikissi
I wonder if you knew a Cleo Gabriel she used to love to walk up to the cemetary at the end of the road coming up from Paidi. Funniest person on earth she would read Victor Hugo leaning on a marble sarcophagus is that the right word?
It looks like a good alternative to Hugo, even if I don't think they have got the same stories. I will try so many I can make in April/May.
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Tove
Symi Visitor
Denmark
199 Posts |
Posted - 13 December 2007 : 21:31:18
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Hello Dikissi. I'm sorry I have never met Cleo Gabriel but she sound like an interesting person. I always take the walk down through the valley when I'm walking to Pedi and I have too been in the cementary many times but never heard about or seen her.
The walks with the friends of Symi didn't work out, too few people wanted to parcitipate and I think they lost the interest in continuing. A shame, we had some good walks other places than Hugo use to go. |
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito |
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simon
Starting Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 December 2007 : 17:16:13
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Originally posted by Dave
It's not so much discovering new ground, but our favourite was always walking from Pedi up to Chorio, down the Kalistrata and a quick call into the bakers at the top corner of the harbour for a couple spanakopitas then up the hill, go by the cemetery and over the top following the footpath to Nimborio.
At the taverna, taking off the boots whilst Gail dangled her feet in the water and that lovely lady who is married to Lakis the Bus ( and I do mean "lady" - what a very nice person! ) came to us with a cold beer and the menu ! Bliss.
I dident realise you could get to nimborio that way!...been up that road a few times but thought i was on a path to nowhere (should realise that a path leads somwhere ) I love nimborio, there's somthing very serene about the place, and ive always walked along the road, good walk all the same and there a few nice little coves to have a quick dip in solitude,(i dont skinny dip..honestly ) if you dont mind riskin your life to get to them! |
I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception. |
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Tove
Symi Visitor
Denmark
199 Posts |
Posted - 15 December 2007 : 19:06:36
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| Its a very nice walk, Simon, don't take an hour but you can have a rest at the church of St George and the Dragon (just now I forgot the greek name)with a wonderful view over the bays and Turkey sitting under an enourmous stone oak with a lots of cicadaes.And you can take the walk round the road on your way back. |
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito |
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maziemoo
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 December 2007 : 19:49:33
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I love Nimborio too, get exactly the same feel about it as you Simon. I love to walk along the coastal road usually stopping off at my private little rock to soak up some sun and solitude......bliss |
Yesterday is experience, tomorrow is hope... today is getting from one to the other. |
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MacDuff
Senior Visitor
Canada
631 Posts |
Posted - 18 December 2007 : 00:31:43
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| If and when you feel like real exercise. walk to the top of ViglaTake your lunch and soak in the incredible viewsIt is worth the effort and oh boy, the Mythos really does taste good |
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benedetti
Super Visitor
340 Posts |
Posted - 18 December 2007 : 09:27:10
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| I must say Nimborio has become our favourite spot maybe because some of our pals always go there and we have learned how to get the best out of Maria who like all us ladies of a certain age has improved with age. We are coming for three weeks this year to give wee Jimmy the chance to get some more walking in so any suggestions welcome. I just about draw the line at a walk cross country to Pedi Bay but he is much fitter than me having joined, like Hugo, the zipper club. |
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Dave
Senior Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 December 2007 : 15:08:43
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Another one - it is a cheat of course, as we like to stay in Pedi - is our "wake up" walk .... possibly a tadge more effort if you stay in Chorio or in Giallos.
(Of course, these walks that don't really qualify as "walks" will make Hugo, with his vast experience and knowledge, splutter into whatever libation he is enjoying as he reads this ( or not))
First light - a coffee for Gail and a tea for me ...... pack a couple of chunks of bread, some cheese and an apple, a bottle of water ! Jobs a good 'un.
Then all we do, as you feel the early morning sun starting to warm on your skin is just ( don't forget we like to stay in Pedi so this is really a stroll) walk by the very small Church of Doubting Thomas, along the shore then up over the shoulder and down to Ag. Nicolas. It does, whilst it is deserted, have a very peaceful, quiet ambience - very restful.
Gail enjoys just dipping her toes as she walks along the waterline. I go and climb along the rocks/rock face to the right as you look out to sea. Magic, peace that you cannot buy ; quiet solitude to share between the two of us ( except for the one time when an over-wealthy dipstick decided to float his gin palace - a triple gin, you understand, not a small one - up and down !)
As the first walkers/boats appear, we do the reverse stroll - a quick shower & change and then the rest of the day is ours ! |
I can remember 30 years ago with perfect clarity ....... 30 hours, I don't think so |
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Anthony
Super Visitor
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
 Posted - 23 December 2007 : 22:47:11
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What a good idea - I must try it!
And thoough I stay in Chorio, there's always the bus to get one down to the starting point.
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Dikissi
Symi Visitor
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - 03 January 2008 : 03:21:01
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Well I would just like to say that  I hear that Symi was quite a gas for New Years. I have a story about Simikia greetings. KAI TOU HRONOU means AND NEXT YEAR obvious right? well once when young I went to a wedding of the mayor's mother, if they still have the same mayor, sister, FOTINAKI, I made a wrong turn as the wedding was being held at the monastery and all those kaelia look the same to me and opened the door and walked into the men dressing her husband. Looking up the groom greeted me as his AKSATHEYLFAKI and I said KAI TOU HRONOU. |
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Kon
Senior Visitor
Australia
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Posted - 03 January 2008 : 12:51:33
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Originally posted by Dikissi
Well I would just like to say that I hear that Symi was quite a gas for New Years. I have a story about Simikia greetings. KAI TOU HRONOU means AND NEXT YEAR obvious right? well once when young I went to a wedding of the mayor's mother, if they still have the same mayor, sister, FOTINAKI, I made a wrong turn as the wedding was being held at the monastery and all those kaelia look the same to me and opened the door and walked into the men dressing her husband. Looking up the groom greeted me as his AKSATHEYLFAKI and I said KAI TOU HRONOU.
Better you said it at a wedding and not a funeral |
ETHO KAI TORA |
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