We left Alimnia bright and early heading for Symi. We tried to sail but it was impossible as the wind was not strong enough. We anchored safely in the harbour and settled in for a relaxing break starting with a dinner on shore and plenty of swimming. There are plenty of boats at anchorage so there is plenty of entertainment.
After two days in Pedi we decided to go to Symi town to stock up as drinks were particularly low. We took the hair raising ride into the town and wandered round. We ordered our stocks and arranged for them to be delivered to the bus in time for our return journey. This gave us time to have a light lunch before heading back. We also found a new hat for Svein and a bikini for Caryn.
Spent another quiet day on the boat with plenty of swimming and noticed that the number of boats had decreased dramatically.
Finally came the time to leave and we headed out of the bay. After 2 hours we were able to hoist the sails and continue under sail to Rhodes. We initially anchored outside the harbour with a line ashore but local tripper boat complained so we went into the bay outside Nereus boatyard.
Svein visited the boatyard and arranged for a lift out. We then went into town and bought the paint for both the top and under sides. Lift out tomorrow morning and then the hard work starts.