Monthly Archives: June 2014

Symi: a gorge walk

Posted on June 23, 2014 by BarryH

Since I arrived back on Symi nearly two weeks ago I have been setting out for walks at midday in order to get myself acclimatised to walking in the heat ready for longer treks when noon temperatures would be difficult … Continue reading →

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Symi: the month of the thyme

Posted on June 17, 2014 by BarryH

One of the things we have always loved about trekking around the mountains on Symi, is the smell of herbs.  Whole mountainsides are swathed in sage, oregano or thyme.  Rarely all three together except in small patches, usually one is … Continue reading →

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Symi: change of season, change of focus

Posted on June 13, 2014 by BarryH

I’m back on the Hot Rock now.  Straight from Cool Britannia to temperatures in the high 20s.  Locals say that the weather is bizarre for June.  Before I arrived there was a thunderstorm with very heavy rain overnight and strong … Continue reading →

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Symi: a last look back to Spring

Posted on June 8, 2014 by BarryH

Time to confess.  Though I have continued to write the blog posts about walks on Symi, for the last couple of weeks I have been back in Grey Britain. I returned for grandchildren’s birthdays, have been catching up with family … Continue reading →

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Symi: an eye catching trek

Posted on June 4, 2014 by BarryH

With temperatures rising and more stable summer weather settling in, by the middle of May the wide variety of flora and fauna, though still there, was becoming less evident on the Hot Rock which is Symi. Before my friend returned … Continue reading →

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