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Daily blog from Symi, a small Greek island, by writer James Collins and photographer Neil Gosling.
tags: Humour, Island, Life, Photography, Writing
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Hi! My name is Neil and I have been living on Symi for 8 years now. I now have a photo business and art gallery called Symi Dream. My partner James (also an ex-pat) and I have a blog where we write about our daily lives, living in Greece, working, our jobs and our cat.

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Signing Midas, photos Posted on 19/06/2013

I am on my way to Rhodes, as you read this, and won’t be back until the evening. So I have prepared this gallery of photos taken at the Symi Dream ‘Sign and wine’ night on...   Read more

Yesterday in Yialos Well, I think we can safely say that last night’s book signing and wine night was a bit of a success, with every book, bar one, sold and signed and over 50 people...   Read more
A succession of Symi views Posted on 17/06/2013

Olive Tree view Sunday, being a complete day off from any kind of work for me was seen as a series of ‘views from’, as you will see from the photos. To start with we have the...   Read more
So much to do on Symi this weekend Posted on 15/06/2013

Shopping (near the bottom of the Kali Strata) If ever you hear anyone say “There’s nothing to do on Symi,” don’t believe them. We now have two invites to two...   Read more

I wanted to start by mentioning a new listing on symibest.gr Apartments Anoi & Katoi As you may know, our listing site is free to anyone with a Symi-based business. From time to time we...   Read more
A day on the Poseidon Posted on 13/06/2013

Just a few photos today to speak louder than words, but needless to say, a great day out was had by all despite the occasional lack of sunshine. [Show as slideshow] ...   Read more
Around Symi in the rain, perhaps? Posted on 12/06/2013

Looks like it’s going to be an interesting day for a round the island boat trip: “A shower in spots this morning, otherwise sunshine and a few clouds…” says the...   Read more
Tuesday morning catch up Posted on 11/06/2013

The thing is, when you have guests, there’s never enough time in the day to do everything that you want to do; I’m worn out! Lots of day trippers in Yialos yesterday. Not that...   Read more

I am doing one of those ‘getting ahead of myself’ things and writing this on Sunday morning. Taking a Symi photo walk with Neil Things are a bit hectic when there are guests...   Read more
A day on holiday Posted on 08/06/2013

Yesterday was a bit of a being on holiday day (after getting up at six and writing for three or four hours). Public transport, Symi style A cup of tea at Village HQ (The Olive Tree), a walk...   Read more
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  • I read it every day. It is entertaining and occasionally very useful.
    By Richard 2012-05-04, 11h31
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    • Symi Dream is magic, as is Neil's photography and as are James' books!!
      honorarygreek
      By honorarygreek 2012-03-22, 15h55
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