Rhodes, Greece - Oct 15
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Rhodes was a very unique experience. The Colossus is not here but much of the old port and
city are still here. Extensive renovation and excavation of the old cites is taking place. Rhodes
dates from the seventh century B.C. and has flourished ever since. Much of the old walls built
around the city during the 14th century still remain. The architecture of the area is also
interesting in the variety and styles of houses and buildings. There are a lot of flowers still in
bloom.
city are still here. Extensive renovation and excavation of the old cites is taking place. Rhodes
dates from the seventh century B.C. and has flourished ever since. Much of the old walls built
around the city during the 14th century still remain. The architecture of the area is also
interesting in the variety and styles of houses and buildings. There are a lot of flowers still in
bloom.
Above is the Rhodes harbor. Note the walls that
completely surround the old city. They are
constructed of sand stone and date from the
14th century A.D.
completely surround the old city. They are
constructed of sand stone and date from the
14th century A.D.
During our bus tour we passed
many houses like this one that
had a variety of flowers in bloom.
many houses like this one that
had a variety of flowers in bloom.
Our first stop on the bus
tour was Ancient Kamiros.
This city was built around
600 B.C and the part they
have excavated is from
around 200 B.C. They had a
sewer system and air
conditioning using an
innovative system of clay
pipes and water storage
cisterns.
tour was Ancient Kamiros.
This city was built around
600 B.C and the part they
have excavated is from
around 200 B.C. They had a
sewer system and air
conditioning using an
innovative system of clay
pipes and water storage
cisterns.
After our visit to ancient
Kamiros we went back to
tour the buildings and
construction of the Old
Town of Rhodes. This was a
walking tour that took us
about two hours. (Note the
flowers in bloom here also)
Kamiros we went back to
tour the buildings and
construction of the Old
Town of Rhodes. This was a
walking tour that took us
about two hours. (Note the
flowers in bloom here also)
The streets of the
old city are very
narrow and covered
with cobblestones.
It makes walking a
little difficult and
you need to watch
out for the
occasional car or
motorcycle since
they don't look out
for you.
old city are very
narrow and covered
with cobblestones.
It makes walking a
little difficult and
you need to watch
out for the
occasional car or
motorcycle since
they don't look out
for you.
The harbor area is very
small and the Solstice had a
lot of trouble getting
docked this morning since
it is wedged between
another ship and the end of
the dock. At the bottom of
this picture are some of the
ancient structures that are
right next to the ship and
represent buildings from
the original harbor. The
Colossus of Rhodes
actually stood at the old
harbor with is next to this
newer harbor area.
small and the Solstice had a
lot of trouble getting
docked this morning since
it is wedged between
another ship and the end of
the dock. At the bottom of
this picture are some of the
ancient structures that are
right next to the ship and
represent buildings from
the original harbor. The
Colossus of Rhodes
actually stood at the old
harbor with is next to this
newer harbor area.
Tomorrow we will be at Santorini, the next day at sea, then
Naples, then HOME. The time has really gone by fast.
Naples, then HOME. The time has really gone by fast.