Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and only a short ferry ride to Turkey. We can see the mountains of Turkey just across the water. Our guide tells us that in winter these mountains are covered with snow and then it is cold in Rhodes. We are on our way to the Acropolis of Lindos, an hour's drive from the Old Town. Excavations have shown this site has been used since the 9th or 10th century BC by Greeks, then Romans, the Crusaders and the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. It's a long steep climb to the top and it has been raining so the path, especially the marble steps, are really slippery. Luckily the grey clouds disappear as we start to head up the path. My biggest problem is looking at the view and not where I put my feet!! We can hire a donkey for 5 euro but we need the exercise! The slaves would have certainly got plenty of exercise lugging all the supplies and equipment up the hill to construct all the buildings!!! The bus brings us back to the ship so we can have a quick lunch before walking back into Rhodes Old Town. The Knights of St John retreated to Rhodes after they were defeated in Palestine during the Crusades in the 14th century. They were finally beaten by the Turks in 1522 but not before they had constructed some beautiful buildings here. As we walk past the fountain in the main square, two boys about 7 or 8 years old are sitting on the edge playing their piano accordions and singing. All of a sudden, a man comes out of the restaurant opposite and tries to shoo them away. I can't understand the conversation but the boys are cheeky and playful and the man is very cross. The boys do move though and we keep walking to the castle. And, as usual, we finish our walk with a gelato. Choc mint today!!