Rhodes and Crete

We visited the island of Rhodes, where 1 of the 7 Wonders of the World was once located. It was a giant statue of Colossus of Rhodes. It was a statues more than 107 feet high. Pictures depict sailing ships sailing between the legs of the giant, but it was actually located atop the highest hill, according to our guide. Once again, our guide was great, and she had many stories beyond the typical historical facts surrounding the fortress city/state.

We re-boarded our ship and sailed to Crete. There we visited some of the earliest known archeological sites, where the civilized Minoan culture existed. The restorations afforded us an insight into how the culture lived, as well as some great photos. It is interesting how the columns are more slender at the bottom. Several Friezes were able to be restored.

Then, back on the ship, and we were on our way to our next port!