I suppose the big news story from the island today is the Christmas lights. They’ve been up for a while, and probably on for some nights, but last night was the first time I’d seen them. They’re not all the way through the village lane (yet) like previous years, but there are some wrapped around the tree in the square, and someone’s plugged in the strings along the path outside Rainbow. The Christmas trees are out of storage in Yialos and elsewhere, and before long, we will no doubt have our Christmas village in the concert space down there.

Christmas? It’s not even the middle of November. I know, but… Well, I blame commercialism.
Talking of which, don’t forget next year’s Symi Dream calendar is on sale via Lulu.com, and your copy is waiting for purchase right now.
Also talking of which, if you like to read thrillers and suchlike, you might be interested n checking out this list of 77 titles that are in a promotional offer called Mayhem & Motives (kindle, e-book, Amazon, paperbacks, etc.).

And back to the news… Road closure for all but feet at Petalo port until Friday… Boat due in at 8.50… the phone bill has arrived… Neil is making a cup of tea… It’s that time of year again. I will see if I can invent some news for tomorrow.