A few hours in Kos

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Thursday 30th September 2010

We were tired when we arrived in Kos at 4am but there were no touts waiting to offer us a cheap room so we decided to just wait for the next ferry to Leros and sleep when we get there!

Kos is the second largest of the Dodecanese having fertile land and renowned for producing the kos lettuce. It is also famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates.

Luckily the harbour cafe was open where we could sit in relative comfort and have a warm drink. We sat and read until 7am, and when we saw someone else store their luggage we decided to do the same so we could spend the remaining time exploring the town. Surprisingly, this was quite enough time for a thorough look and long walk around the town and Rags was complaining of weary legs before Judy would allow him to return to the cafe to await our boat which left at 11am.

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Photos

Ruins in Kos
In 1933 there was an earthquake which revealed many ancient ruins. at the time it was under Italian rule and they began the job of excavating them which continues today.

Art deco style building in Kos
I think this one is the police statiion.

This ancient water fountain is surrounded by a Plane Tree purported to be planted by Hippocrates.
Hippocrates was born in Kos but this tree is more likely to be one a descendant of the original as it has been aged at 560 years.

Castle of the Knights
A 16th Century castle right on the harbour.

Comments

[Lucy]

End of another holiday
HOw's it? It looks fabulous - just the ticket for hardening of the arteries with all the gorgeous food you've been eating.... We're glad to be back and will be eating far less soon. Cheers Roman and Lucy

[Rod Murtha]

Ahoy shipmates, The Greek Islands seem a lot more inviting than Russia, although Moscow seemed intersting and ornate and seemed to be in direct contrast to the other destinations in Russia. The Greek leg seems warmer and far more inviting and the yachting leg looks absolutely brilliant. Shame about the food. Keep up the good work

[Kerry Clark]

Amazing architecture! Kerry.