We had a 3am taxi pick up from our hotel this morning for a 6am flight to Rhodes via Rome and Athens.
We arrived in Rhodes at about 4.
Our flights were all in time today but unfortunately Mark’s bag was lost en route but they assure us it will be delivered tonight.
We are in Rhodes Town for two nights.
Hotel Anastasia- a rather quirky establishment with a Greek Basil Fawlty.
It is close to the port and old town.
As we arrived late in the afternoon we just had a brief look around the port - the spot where the huge bronze statue of Colossus of Rhodes once stood before it was destroyed by an earthquake in 226BC. It was said to be 32m high and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
A busy harbour. The main feature is the old castle of St Nicholaos, the patron saint of sailors, which is now a lighthouse.
Near the port there was a derelict mosque and Muslim graveyard, now home to cats.
The festivities have begun. For the last week of our holiday we are spending it with family celebrating our nephew, Michael’s wedding to the lovely Ashleigh. Our B&B host recommended a seafood restaurant on the beach, which was a wonderful setting for our first meal together.
Sunset at 8.30.
Looking forward to exploring the Old Town tomorrow.
M&M
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