The wifi is so good today as we sail from Malta to Mallorca that I shall attempt another blog entry before returning to j y cabin to start the arduous task of packing (mostly dirty clothes, even though we did use the free laundry amenity).

Rhodes, Greece

Wednesday, 15 November 2017


We wake to another beautiful morning as we sail into the harbor of Rhodes City in the northwest corner of the island.  Rhodes is a fairly large island with many things to see, including the Akropolis at Lindos further down the west coast and many beautiful beaches on the eastern side.  But one short day will allow us to have a leisurely walk through the old city, without the necessity of an escorted excursion.  I have been here before (1993, 2010, 2015), so my memory and "expertise" will serve as a guide, as we explore the sights at our own speed.

Views from the ms Marina as we sail into Rhodes harbor:

Venetian Buildings in the Old Harbor

Entrance Through One of the City Gates



The Old City Stands Behind Forty Feet of Double Walls

 Entering the Old City:

Gate of the Virgin

Ruins of Medieval Catholic Church

Holocaust Memorial

Old City Central Square

Archaeological Museum

(formerly the Hospitalet of the Knights Templar):

Street of the Knights

(Inns and Chapels of Various Countries):

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights Templar:

Original Mosaics from the Island of Kos

Part of the Grand Staircase

Other Scenes of Rhodes:

Lunch Stop

Marriage Gate

Before returning to the ship, I do a little shopping at a leather shop I found on a previous visit.