Today (6/25) we had a relatively short stop in Rhodes, followed by our last formal night. Since it was also our 28th wedding anniversary, we were looking forward to getting dressed up and having some formal portraits made.
The dock was only a few hundred yards from the old walled town of Rhodes, which goes back to crusaders times. What a beautiful idyllic place.
We had vacationed here before when the kids were young, so did not feel the need to go on any kind of organized tour. So we spent a relaxing morning in the town square, at the Parrot Internet Café. Jim and I enjoyed iced coffee, while g’pa had a small beer, as you can see!
We also did some jewelry shopping, as a result of which I am now the proud owner of a new “goddess” necklace – this time a Greek goddess – and matching earrings. Then it was back to the boat to get prettied up!
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| Note the top decks of the ship towering above the walls! |
The only other thing of note that happened was that, as our ship was reversing away from the quay, a large Greek ferry was reversing towards us at right angles!
Schooner bum Jim was certain a sinking disaster of Titanic proportions was imminent and closely watched events from our balcony. Thankfully a drowning tragedy was averted.
The formal dinner was tasty (although still no lobster!), and our table-mates had arranged a surprise cake and happy anniversary serenade from our wait staff. Portraits were duly taken and subsequently purchased, but you’ll have to come visit us to see them.
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