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Today's post begins with some disappointing news. The excavation in Sparta was cancelled. The project director became ill and wasn't able to meet the physical demands of the dig. That means instead of me heading to the Peloponnese, I’ll be returning to the United States. Don’t fret. The fun won’t end yet. I have several days left in Greece and more education to share. So, stay tuned until I turn toward home.
The stop of the day was Rhodes. It was the location of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of Rhodes. The statue was erected in 280 BCE and it was about the height of a ten story building. However, it collapsed only after around 50 years due to an earthquake.
The group took a bus ride to Lindos, a small town on the far side of the island.
Like Athens, it has an acropolis dedicated to Athena. In more modern times, it was fortified against the Ottoman Turks. The mission today was to climb hundreds of steps and make it to the top.
Did I mention that it was 96 degrees? If you would like a visual picture, imagine me darting from shady spot to shady spot like a cockroach when you flip on the light. I knew you have high expectations, so here are some very sweaty photos from the top.
Here’s where St. Paul is supposed to have landed on his way back from his third missionary trip (Acts 21:1).
The bottom of the acropolis was much better. I wildly overpaid for a cold orange juice and did some window shopping.
Are you a high-class woman who wants to be the talk of the town? Then, this golden brooch of Agamemnon was made just for you!
Next, we visited medieval fortifications built between the 14th and 15th centuries by the order of St. John.
In the United States, we’re used to a Hollywood set or a renaissance fair. But here, everything is real.
When I returned to the boat for the evening, I found a friendly towel lobster waiting for me.
There's one final thing I must do before the sun slips beneath the waves. I'd like to send wishes that you too, will have a very good knight.
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