Eating
It’s getting to that time of year now when friends are returning to Symi for their holidays or extended stays. You see, you may come to Symi not knowing anyone, but you always leave with a heap of new friends. For us living here, this can be a very indulgent time of year. For example, on Monday night we were invited to our neighbours’ house for dinner, and what a wonderful time that was. A pebbled courtyard, an old house still with its original wall decoration and painted ceiling, a view of the harbour at the front and the walled courtyard at the back, the table set with candles and wonderful food. Fabulous evening, thank you – you know who you are.
Then, yesterday, we were invited to meet other friends and go to dinner in Yialos. On Sunday, we’re having brunch in Nimborio, and there are three other engagements in the diary for when I get back from Athens. And that’s just us. You also see old friends meeting up at the bars, and that’s visitors and their Greek friends, people of all nationalities.
The downside, if there can be one, is that you have to keep a check on what you’re eating and drinking, and I am talking in terms of quantity here. Forget diets, especially when you have a cheeseboard the likes of which you’ve never seen before, or when the taverna menu is set down before you. Talking of diets, Symi caters for everyone, from gluten-free to anything goes, you’re going to find somewhere to eat, and it’s not just typical Greek food or pizzas.
Anyway, that’s made me hungry, and there’s still two hours to go until my next feed. I’m going to chew some paper or something to keep me going.
