54 Days on the Moon

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Mrsdrron began with the mushroom mousse. Unfortunately I had forgotten that I had had the beehive at Silver Note on the Muse in 2019 and how disappointed I was with it. The tiny little portions of the ingredients doesn;t let you really taste the different foods on the plate. Trying to be too clever.




For mainsMrsdrron had the lobster tail whilst I had the lamb. On the advice of another passenger I had ordered an extra piece of lamb. Both dishes excellent.




For desserts mrsdrron had the Volcano whilst I had the berries.





Both nice.
However we both thought it wasn't really worth the hassle. Our next 3 cruises are on the Muse and all over 30 days. We will maybe try Silver Note once on each cruise.

 

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The next port was Rhodes.

 

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Certainly great views around the cruise port.






And an Expedition ship nearby, Ocean Odyssey. Described as being leased from a Danish company. Though a simple search vreveals ultimate ownership is a Chines company who built it and it's sister ships also leased out. One to an Australian company -the Greg Mortimer.
Now off for a drive before touring the old city.

 

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And a Greek round a bout.

 

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Up to the high point of the city where the really old town is very slowly being excavated and restored. Great views.





And the Temple of Hermes being Demolished stone by stone as an earlier restoration was causing problems.

 

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The old stadium.



And now to the walled city.

 

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Now we cross the old moats that surrounded the City. They never had water in them.









And the gate into the city. Also used by cars.

 

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First we will go to the Grand Palace. Of course it is not original and was built in the 1930s.

 

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And even Mussolini's name is on the plaque.

 

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A lot of the mosaics were removed from Cos to this building.

 

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Now we leave the Grand Palace that dates from the 1930s.





Off down the main road which is being repaired.

 

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Now making our way towards the hospital.