Herb Riddle's photos

A view from near the top of this very old and famous street shows us a glimpse of the many tourist here and also a scene that is all too familiar in this part of the world. A small boy trying to make music on the toy accordeon, to make some money - perhaps for food, perhaps on orders from a higher authority. I did see him in a few different places though. 'Austere and somewhat forbidding, the Street of the Knights (Ippoton) was home from the 14th century to the Knights Hospitaller who ruled Rhodes. The knights were divided into seven ‘tongues’, or languages, according to their birthplace – England, France, Germany, Italy, Aragon, Auvergne and Provence – each responsible for a specific section of the fortifications. As wall displays explain, the street holds an ‘inn’, or palace, for each tongue. Its modern appearance, though, owes much to Italian restorations during the 1930s.' See PiP for bottom of street views.

Vögelein durchrauscht die Luft, Sucht nach einem Aste; Und das Herz ein Herz begehrts, Wo es selig raste. A little bird flies through the skies, searching for a branch; thus does one heart seek another, where it might rest in bliss. Seen in Old Rhodes town

Walking around the old town here, one can be forgiven for thinking that every street is still set in the middle ages. These narrow alleys have duo purposes: to provide shade, thus coolness and also to provide better shelter in times of attack. For me though, to provide great photographic opportunities like this. Enjoy large.

Someone's bike is spied in this archway which could be an example in a mathematics geometry book. Would we see stone stairways, arched doorways and straight balcony walls all behind a another great archway. I doubt it very much. Most places like this in our world has long gone. Enjoy.

This is also known as the Kastello, and is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece. The palace was originally built in the late 7th century as a Byzantine citadel. After the Knights Hospitaller occupied Rhodes in 1309, they converted the fortress into their administrative centre and the palace of their Grand Master. In the first quarter of the 14th century, they repaired the palace and made a number of major modifications. The palace was damaged in the earthquake of 1481, and it was repaired soon afterwards. After the 1522 capture of the island by the Ottoman Empire, the palace was used as a command centre and fortress. The lower part of the palace was severely damaged by an ammunition explosion in 1856. As a result, many rooms in the first floor were destroyed. During the Italian rule of Rhodes, the Italian architect Vittorio Mesturino restored the damaged parts of the palace between 1937 and 1940. It became a holiday residence for the King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, and later for Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, whose name can still be seen on a large plaque near the entrance. See Pips

Walking through the busy streets and squares of Rhodes we can see a few buskers. Here we have this fellow singing a mournful Greek love tragedy song perhaps. Well worth a few coins for, don't you think? Behind him is the old castle walls. Notice his fingers displaying movement blur here!

The old town of Rhodes has many streets and arches like this. Much too many to show here. An almost monochromatic look of one of my favourites to add an 'Olde Worlde' flavour. Best full screen of course.

A look at this famous entrance where it was fabled that the statue of Colossus (of Rhodes) once stood, legs astride. Now, instead we have these pillars with deer on top. One is named 'Elefos’ and the other 'Elafina'. More info on Colossus

With multiple fences here, our eyes are assaulted with many points of interest. I am actually stood on the circular dance floor at the bottom of this six floor masterpiece of design. To the right, in gold, one of the two lifts, whisk people up to the many balconies which lead off to café’s, swimming pools cabins etc. Just below the three fenced central circular mini balconies here, is a spectacular golden railed staircase. The atrium itself is completely circular to its full height. See Pips. I wish you all, a great weekend, Herb (Ps the Ship is the ‘Marella Discovery’, formerly the ‘Royal Caribbean’ Splendour of the Seas.) As usual, best viewed full screen on black.

Also known as 'The Windmills of Mandraki'. That is because, just to the left is the ancient harbour of Mandraki where at its entrance, once stood the 'Colossus of Rhodes', one of the old Wonders of the World. These old mills once ground the grain that entered here from the myriad of merchant ships. ~ Quite a different view from the floodlit night-time one. See pips. We also see in the background one of the Rhodes lighthouses. Good full size.

It can be a colourful world. Without the figure this could be looking up or down a number of floors. In fact it is only someone's idea of brightening up a snack eating area on board the Cruise ship: Marella Discovery. Just below each 'window here is a personal eating cubicle with table and chairs. Enjoy full size. PiP

Coming into Rhodes just as night descended, we were lucky to see and walk past these famous windmills. Situated on the long wave breaker at Mandraki harbour stand these three medieval windmills which once ground the grains unloaded from merchant vessels in the harbour. Today, they still stand there, a proud reminder of a great past!! Good full size Sept26 -Extra PiP added

Our last look at Turkey before we sail to Rhodes just 25 miles away (40km). You see here both the ancient and modern of this bustling holiday resort. Best full size.

Although most of this ancient city no longer stands, we see here one of the few structures that does. It is hard to believe that this place was flourishing 2500 years ago. It was totally abandoned around 1500 and lay forgotten for 500 years. Enjoy the ancient arches and windows, through which you can also see the modern town.

The theater of the ancient city of Kaunos, dated circa 2nd century BCE. Its capacity was 5000 people. A large wall supported one side of the theater, while the other half was built into the hillside. An innovative periaktos, a device that allows for revolving and rapid change of scenes (sets), also existed at this theater – perhaps the oldest one of its kind. In the distance you can see the Dalyan Delta. more info

Seen at a restaurant stop near Marmaris. I liked the harmony in the colours here.

A wonderful scene meets our eyes, on this boat trip as we round the corner. These ancient ruined rock tombs of Kaunos near Dalyan date back to the 10th C BC. Taken from the river Daylan Bogazi some 30 miles east of Marmaris, Turkey. See PiPs. Best full screen more info