Rhodes - an added bonus

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October 13th 2010

Published: October 16th 2010

Saturday 9th October 2010 We made up our minds last night that we were leaving today for Rhodes so when we saw Luna, the manager, we informed her of the decision as well as getting her to book the ferry tickets. Judy, negotiated a 'complimentary' transfer from the hotel to the ferry. This was a good idea because the ferry could berth at either Agia Marina or at Lakkes, depending on the weather, ... Read Full Entry

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Judy and Rags

Weggs

We first backpacked in Eastern Europe in 2001 visiting Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia & Italy. In 2002 we spent the whole 12 months backpacking around the world. This was before blogs so find details here: http://members.iinet.net.au/~weggs/weggs_world/index.htm In 2007 we enjoyed another 6 months. This time we organised some home exchanges to help the budget, meet new people and be able to kick back and relax in a few places. Hawaii, San Francisco, Mexico, Croatia, England, Scotland, Canary Islands, Czech Republic, Austria, Netherlands, China & Tibet were all visited either briefly or fo... full info

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Intricate woodwork

This palace was renovated as Mussolini's summer residence although he never made it here.

Ancient but restored amphitheatre

Odd bits of ancient stone lying around

Carving of an ancient boat on the Acropolis at Lindos.

Judy at the Acropolis.

View over Lindos Beach from the Acropolis

Temple of Lindian Athena

Perched on the Acropolis 125m above Lindos. this temple was among the most sacred sites in the ancient world.

Looking down from the Acropolis

Looking over St Paul's Bay from the acropolis above Lindos.

looking up to the acropolis from the restaurant roof garden where we had lunch.

Monastery at Panormitis Bay

Classical style houses in Symi

More Symi houses

Looking over Gialos and bay from the church above Symi

We walked over 500 steps to get up here.

Sponges in Symi

Symi is known for selling sponges

The clocktower at Symi

Peaceful Symi

Steps Jan would have been proud to walk

Especially as we took a wrong turn and walked so many extra!

Looking over the bay at Gialos, Symi.

Symi from above.

We thought that was our boat

the lonely harbour with nooone else but us!

18th October 2010

lucy
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rhodes holiday
All good on Rhodes and very relaxing from your account. Envy has set in - I'm back and already looking for another holiday Lucy

18th October 2010

Rod Murtha
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Good work guys.
Ya ssou fi le mou Rags and Judy. Busy little buggers aren't you. It seems like a pretty relaxed lifesyle. I guess with strength of the $AUD and the state of the Greek economy living costs are reasonable. Spring has sprung - 32 degrees today. You are gioing to come home eventually and stop having so much fun, at least fot a short while. Keep healthy, Jude I hope you shake the cold and dont forget to practise your greek when ever you get a chance. Ya ssou Rod

18th October 2010

Weggs
Judy and Rags

Good night!
Kalanita, Rod. Oh no, now we are in Turkey so I've got to learn some new words. So it should be lyi geceler or in Oz, good night!

20th October 2010

Kerry Clark
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You would wonder why Greece has an economic crisis when they have so many cruise ships and yachts calling there. Kerry.

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