A visit to the medieval Rhodes Old Town was quite high on our visiting list. A mere 15 minutes from our hotel made all the more inviting. We decided as travellers we would use local transport. We do this regardless of country and language barriers. We bought two return tickets at 12euros which seemed good value, worked out the bus times and waiting in rather hot sunshine.
The bus arrived, standing room only, no worries it was a short trip. However, it stoped every couple of minutes, continuing to fill up the already full bus. No air conditioning, no windows to open. The only relief was at it stoped a waft of warm air flew in. By the time we arrived in the old town the temperature was a good 10 degrees higher than outside which was about 34, slightly frazzled we stepped off to find a map in the shade.
We found the medieval fortress which surrounded the town the Knights of the order of St. John some emblems visible on some buildings, we walked along the pathway which crossed the barren moat, stepped through the archway into the city, habited but almost stuck in time.
We found ourselves strolling around the cobbled streets, often looking upwards at the fabulous architecture. Completely in awe of the workmanship but not paying attention to our route. Finding the most famous Street of the knights.
It was a unique experience, which we knew would come to an end. To exit we wanted to find the port, with no real signposts, my idea that if we went down hill we would find the port . Yet to see one on a hill. once found, huge cruise liners were sitting waiting for their holiday makers to return. Bus stop I thought, but no we were tired and the thought of a hot sticky bus journey was not to be repeated, we found a nice air conditioned taxi, a short drive back and a good rest for our weary feet.
An honest traveller 