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Arne Thomsen
Starting Visitor
Denmark
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 Posted - 26 May 2007 : 19:07:07
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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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Richard
Senior Visitor
United Kingdom
951 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2007 : 20:16:13
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| Yes, we do know that feeling at the first sight of the harbour. Enjoy your visit. |
In Greece, time is merely an idea in the mind of God. |
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Allan
Administrator
United Kingdom
756 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2007 : 21:54:05
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Welcome to the chat page Arne.
I think everyone here knows just how you feel! The spirit of Symi grabs and holds on to you.
I'll be there too in a few days time and I can't wait for that first glimpse of the harbour as the ferry rounds the headland. |
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Kojak
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
1519 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2007 : 00:25:17
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Stop rubbing it in Allan!  |
Who loves ya baby! |
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maziemoo
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
1589 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2007 : 12:44:32
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I know exactly how you feel Arne.....I've honestly never experienced anything or anywhere else quite like the sense of homecoming when I set foot on Symi again.
Although I've not long returned from the island, I can't wait to get back in September. The place really tugs at my heart strings and I find myself pining to get back there whenever I'm away.
I'd love to make my home there but with unwell and frial elderly parents and 2 sons who I'm very close too, I find myself painfully torn between what I feel is my sense of duty and what I would like to do for myself....one day maybe. But for now at least I have the benefit of being able to visit at least. |
Yesterday is experience, tomorrow is hope... today is getting from one to the other. |
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hilarias
Symi Visitor
Australia
100 Posts |
 Posted - 28 May 2007 : 23:46:45
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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. |
We can't change the direction of the wind... but we can adjust our sails |
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Kon
Senior Visitor
Australia
817 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 12:13:43
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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?. |
ETHO KAI TORA |
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Mille
Administrator
Denmark
811 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 12:24:30
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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 |
Don't argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. |
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Richard
Senior Visitor
United Kingdom
951 Posts |
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Mille
Administrator
Denmark
811 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 14:39:43
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| Thanks Richard, for linking that |
Don't argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. |
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Sweet Sue
Regular Visitor
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 16:35:06
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| Well Richard, that's got me going .. thanks, I think! |
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maziemoo
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
1589 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2007 : 17:46:31
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| Thank you for that Richard it was wonderful but now I'm in tears!!! |
Yesterday is experience, tomorrow is hope... today is getting from one to the other. |
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Arne Thomsen
Starting Visitor
Denmark
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Arne Thomsen
Starting Visitor
Denmark
4 Posts |
Posted - 30 May 2007 : 15:32:59
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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 ;-) |
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Mille
Administrator
Denmark
811 Posts |
Posted - 30 May 2007 : 15:43:34
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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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Don't argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. |
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Arne Thomsen
Starting Visitor
Denmark
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Posted - 31 May 2007 : 18:51:13
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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) |
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