Today, we bid a temporary farewell to Rhodes, (despite the fact that the sun had finally deigned to show itself), but not before a lightning tour of the UNESCO world heritage site, the medieval City of Rhodes.
One time haunt of the Knights of St John of Malta, the medieval city is surrounded by at least three walls, an assortment of (dry) moats and is criss-crossed by all manner of winding side streets, with impressive vaulted ceilings seeming to be ten a penny (or €0.00001211 )
We fully intend to subject the place to a deeper scrutiny* next week, but for now, here's a few snapshots.....
*Especially worth the extra scrutiny is the plainly ridiculous claim that these "original" cannonballs were fired from this "original cannon.......
The scent of a swizz lies heavy in the air.....
For now though, our attention turns to Turkey. Following a textbook transfer from coach to catamaran involving a mere two and a half hours of standing aimlessly on the quayside ( several members of our party required emergency administration of Sanatogen), we've finally arrived in Marmaris where we are to spend only one night before pressing on tomorrow....
I pray the Sanatogen supply holds out.....
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