Greece!

Can I just say 'Wow!'  We sailed into Rhodes at 6:00 a.m. this morning just as the sun was rising. Dick and I stood on our veranda to watch the jaw-dropping beauty of sun light the water and shore of the Mediterranean. Twelve hours later we sat in the Reflection Lounge on the 11th deck of the ship and watched the sun sink into the sea as we sailed out of the harbor and headed toward Mykonos.

In between the spectacular shows put on by the sun we spent three and a half hours meandering the old walled city of Rhodes. The walls are 40' thick in some places and the cobblestone lanes wind every which way past shops selling pottery, silver, icons, clothing and leather. There are tens and tens of lovely, peaceful restaurants and bars with inviting chairs and tables situated under pomegranate trees.  There were fountains and parks, churches and mosques.

We learned to say good morning, good afternoon and thank you in Greek.  We are now fluent in Turkish and Greek ... As long as all you need are those three phrases!  After our wandering a we came back to the ship and sat poolside in the sun with our books and a view that was just astonishing.

Looking forward to tomorrow and whatever Mykonos brings! For now it is good night as this ship gently rocks us to sleep!