We met Symi Dream Alarm Cat!

Went up to Neil & James' last night for a drink and to admire their glorious views over Pedi Bay and the windmills. We had a lovely time and got to see the nerve centre of the Symi Dream empire. We also got to meet Alarm Cat in the flesh - he is an adorable, affectionate deaf cat with one blue and one green eye. My dark red shirt was soon adorned with white fur.

Today we have explored the Horio a lot more - it seems that every time we walk around we find completely different parts of it. The twisting narrow streets were designed to confuse pirates and other invaders, and do the same for tourists! We came across some spectacular views and interesting decorations on shopfronts.

After walking up, round and down alleys and streets of the village, we continued down the Pedi valley to a beer at the taverna on the shore. Having climbed the hill, now writing this in Cafe Manteio listening to "world lounge music" looking down at where we were earlier and across to Turkey in the evening sun.

Next we will have something to eat before going to day one of the Sunrise Cafe three day festival. Tomorrow we plan to visit Nimborio via Yialos - we might even make it!