old rhodes.

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 after a few days in the city of athens, we then set off for the island of rhodes. the weather is absolutely perfect -- hot, sunny, and breezy during the day and warm in the evening. while at the beach, we frequently have to pop into the mediterranean to cool ourselves down!

i expected the beautiful beaches,  but i have been most surprised and awed by the "old town" of rhodes. it's a world heritage city that is enclosed by a medieval citadel -- in which people still live! there are very touristy streets with restaurants and shops, but also quiet little ally ways where people carry on with their normal lives; doing dishes, watching tv, racing down the street on a vespa... it's magical! 

*photo of orange building is taken by pip.