The Captain decided we would stay an additional day in Rhodes because yesterday when we were supposed to set sail the Mediterranean Sea wasn't too friendly (50 knot winds and 10 meter waves). Rhodes is rich in history and legend as are all the Greek Islands. At 1400 square kilometers, Rhodes is the fourth largest Greek Island. It is thought that the Greeks erected the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, in the town's old harbour.
Today we walked around the ancient city and toured "The Palace of the Grand Master." Apparently it was built at the end of the 7th century AD. Today the castle is used as a museum.
We haven't seen much of our children since we boarded the Royal Caribbean Cruiseship "The Legend of the Seas" because they've made friends in their kids clubs and they're just too busy! Most of the kids activities begin as early as 8:00 am and wrap up at 10:00 p.m. AND these activities include dining with fellow kid cruisers.
It seems the boys have missed just hanging out with kids their own age so they're catching up now. We will generally see them at night but they're no where to be seen all day. We will take them with us on excursions, much to their dismay.
Erik seems to be taking another growth spurt so Georg is considering "platforms" and we're hoping they come back in style. We also need to buy the boy bigger shoes as his feet are growing to try to keep up with the rest of his body!
Somehow we managed to get a deluxe family suite on this ship which means that we have two bedrooms, a living room, a foyer and two bathrooms as well as a large deck off the main bedroom and also the living room. Living in a suite has also given us priviledges such as membership in the concierge club (special brunches, snacks, cocktails and hors d'ouervres) daily. We won't know how to make our beds or pour a cup of coffee after this experience!
So, needless to say, we're having a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying life onboard. We've made good friends with some wonderful people and are learning so much about their country and life as they know it.
Tomorrow we will set sail for Alexandria. We won't be going to Limassol, Cypress.
3 comments:
Happy Anniversary!!! Wow, your photos are amazing. I guess I should get back to writing my REPORT CARDS now!!!
Have a good one and tell the boys hi!
The Laplantes
HEY gusse who?? its Rachel!!hows it going??i finally found your blog!!hope your having a good timeand please email me at rachelhammond@sasktel.net!!byebye!!:):)
cool pics!!hope your having a great tome where ever you are at the moment:)talk to you later<3Rachel
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