Michael S. LibermanItaly and Greece Day 16: Rhodes
July 17, 2024
From the Celestyal Discovery enroute to Crete…
At 7a we arrive at the island of Rhodes. We’re on our own today and there is no rush.
Known for its medieval Old Town, Rhodes, Greece, features the impressive Palace of the Grand Master, ancient city walls, beautiful beaches, clear waters, and scenic landscapes offers a blend of past and present. We sample it all!
Rhodes, Greece • 36°26’37.30″ N 28°13’52.09″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 64 • 1/1250 sec at f/4.0
Rhodes, Greece • 36°26’44.96″ N 28°13’29.23″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 1600 • 1/500 sec at f/22
Michelle and I head out at 9a for a walk through the medieval Old Town and then up the hill to the Rhodes Acropolis. Unfortunately the Rhodes Acropolis is hidden behind scaffolding, but the view from this hilltop makes the walk up worthwhile.
Rhodes, Greece • 36°26’32.48″ N 28°13’26.94″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 90 • 1/500 sec at f/4.0
Rhodes, Greece • 36°26’24.38″ N 28°12’43.15″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 64 • 1/1600 sec at f/4.0
Rhodes, Greece • 36°26’23.07″ N 28°12’40.36″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 50 mm • ISO 72 • 1/500 sec at f/5.6
Next we walk back into town for lunch that is an assortment of breads, feta, and grilled octopus at Romio’s.
Rhodes, Greece • 36°26’36.77″ N 28°13’42.3″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 64 • 1/1250 sec at f/4.0
Rhodes, Greece • 36°26’32.32″ N 28°13’40.02″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 800 • 1/500 sec at f/4.0
Then we walk through town to Ronda Beach Bar for a glass of wine and a dip in the Aegean Sea.
Rhodes, Greece • 36°27’12.6″ N 28°13’29.01″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 64 • 1/2000 sec at f/4.0
Rhodes, Greece • 36°27’12.01″ N 28°13’28.96″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 84 mm • ISO 64 • 1/640 sec at f/6.0
A little before 6p the Celestyal Discovery departs Rhodes to begin the 168 nautical mile sail to Crete.
