SIMI: The Lady of the Aegean

"I only once sea to look like, to be able entire Simi hug ... "

Currently, the couplets are on a commemorative glass for shots that I bought from my short vacation at this dollhouse called Symi. I have yet closely guarded in a showcase to remind me that somewhere in the depths of the Dodecanese, an 'edge' is an earthly paradise.

 An amphitheater "zacharoupoli" the architecture of uniformity and the color of harmony can only open your appetite, from the first entry in Yialos to the taste from end to end.

 Neoclassical two-story mansions in-nologies pastel shades with bright red roofs and gables testify great art and a lot of effort. You know at a glance that the place "hosted" at the end of years people capable and hard-working, they made their island prosper.

 Proof of the fact that while small and rocky, was formerly the capital of the Dodecanese! It gives you the feeling that there are several terraces for you to stop and really wonder how such beauty fit into such a miniature.

 And yet this is the magic of the landscape! Especially if uphill Kali Strata (500 wide steps), will be led by both stylish tidy Port Village, where awaits a surprise, because if you do not know there is no way to expect a residential revival.

 A large flat square its follow - near the castle of the Knights - a midnight stroll in overlooking compensates causing Chamoli. There, in the light of "darkness" and the winds to take you, you face very close the vast Asia Minor, realizing the historicity of this neighborhood.

 This, moreover, in recent years and is responsible for the continued presence of so many tourists. Daily swings of luxurious yachts from its neighbor to the main natural harbor is unprecedented! Many tie Gialos just for a meal, which left you indeed memorable. Restaurants are scarce, which is why quality is the only way.

 Although mountain until today mention the fresh fish tasted, "meat" unsurpassed taste!

 The place is ideal for light observation and thought. Follow the tactics of "Japanese tea" (... except substituting tea with moonshine!) For cerebral clearance from urban worries. All you do is "long Columnists" on one and "eye record" on the other, with the sole aim of relaxation and create an invisible folder full of images and experiences.

 There I saw clearly how small the community, he was able to pick out at the next table the classic Greek triptych each limited populated place, which is none other than the President, the priest and the teacher.

 Blessed and mostly virgin, with crystal waters that barely separated. Tourists ... so ... who can give you the necessary feeling of pet, without suffocating? World recognized with respect to the beauty that surrounds him because of destination, not the consumer.

Your passes the logic of a large group that although unknown among you, calm experience resulting from an inexplicable intimacy is diffuse.

 What we experienced on the day of return. Because weather was quite normal from the community to announce that the ship to Rhodes would not leave through a loudspeaker. Method right for a company, but not at all effective, as demonstrated! A bunch of tourists gathered sorrowful pier for our supposed departure, without having gotten wind of anything.

 The setup is passed and not even touched me psychologically, as the "quaintness" he must be prepared to experience it as a total experience rather than piecemeal.

 The grace of Simi had overgrow everything in its path ...