The cruise ship docked at Rhodes after leaving Kusadasi. Rhodes is an island at southern Greece. We finally left the rain clouds!The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes is just steps away from the port. Taxi are black and white. The vehicles in the street are taxi - not police cars.
The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World is what makes Rhodes famous for. The giant sculpture's two legs were stepping on each side of the mouth of the port. The original bronze sculpture was destroyed in an earthquake. Today there is a bronze deer (symbolize Rhodes) sculpture on the site. On the left side of my picture where the mouth of the port is one of the base of the Colossus of Rhodes.
Local mini market in a quiet street.
Main street in the medieval Old Town.
Town center.
Quiet residential area.
Locals set up shops in front of their homes. They don't seem to be eager if business comes to them. They were relaxing and chatting.
I saw this armor in front of a shop and can't resist to take a picture. It gives protection for sure but it is so awkward and heavy. I would be too tired even just to walk wearing this let alone to fight.
Entrance to the clock tower.
The clock tower - highest point of Rhodes.
The mosque next to the clock tower.
Flowers in Rhodes are similar to what we have in S. CA. However, I really like this color that is not common.
One of the gates of the wall. Outside is the port of Rhodes.
Our cruise ship Vision of the Seas docking in Rhodes.
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