Check the map - This "Greek" island is so far east,one would think itTurkish - and so it was, for a few centuries. But the scrambling of the Ottoman Empire awarded it to Greece. Oh well, they're doing nice things to it ...

The harbor which once hosted the fabled Colossus now spews giant cruise ships ...

Ancient fortifications and city walls are slowly being restored to their former glory ...

Notethe spilled grain from the freighter unloading, and the birds gathering to pounce ...



Although sirens from the pier kept them confused, they exhibited a definite pecking order ...

Walking into the city had a certain charm ...

And the ancient walls were integrated into more modern functions ...

Inside the walls, the usual array of tourist shops and cafes ...

Remnants of an earthquake-destroyed church on the city's edge ...

Could be an old prison, or a new biker bar ...

Rhodes is just plain fun to walk around in ...

Nice to see that the modern city reserves prime real estate for parks ...

But there always comes a time to get backtothe ship and relax ...