Symi Spring Snapshots

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On the beach at Apostoli’s.
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A chilly little breeze.
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A shack in a desirable location.
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Beach house.
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No umbrellas.
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Pedi pastoral.
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This stone and wrought iron gate was washed into the bay by the flood on 13 November 2017. Watch out for it coming alongside the taxi boat jetty.
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Seaweed along the waterfront in Pedi. On the right you can see how the winter storms and salt spray have nibbled away at the reinforced concrete framework of a house. The framework might be earthquake proof but it isn’t weather proof.
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When winter storms literally come knocking at your door.
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Co-ordinated colours at Apostoli’s. In the summer this is a beach, in a winter it is part of the boat yard.
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A useful shed
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Almond blossom in the mist
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Almonds and olives
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Perhaps they should arrange for someone to collect their post in the winter.
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The men from DEH, the Power Corporation. No matter how cold the wind, they climb the poles with crampons and get on with the job.
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A carpeted foredeck
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Sunlight catching the wind on the water.
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Jungle cat, wading through the swamps of Pedi.
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This is supposed to be a barley field.
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How did this survive the winter?
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Rhapsody in red

Author: adrianashum1960

Writer, foodie and self-sufficiency enthusiast.

4 thoughts on “Symi Spring Snapshots”

  1. This is the Symi we don’t see, our Pedi stay is always September. Would love to see the valley green and full of flowers…maybe next year.

  2. Great to see your photos Adriana, best wishes to you and hope you are well.
    Jude and Steve Jacombs

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