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Rhodes at Dawn

A quiet walk through an old city

By Tim Wilson

November 6^th, 2017

It was my first morning in Rhodes, I awoke early (probably due to the time difference) and decided to go for a walk. I expected to find some activity and some coffee but instead was treated to a rare sight, the empty streets of Rhodes.

I left the Old Town and reached the waterfront. I walked along the sea edge and past the old windmills.

There I turned and looked across Mandraki Habour towards the old and new towns. The harbour was still with no movement.

I walked on the edge of the New Town, the streets were quiet we practically no cars on the road.

As I walked back into the old town, I passed some stalls that were yet to open. Then I encountered some early rising tourists as I passed through the Gate d'Amboise. I then walked besides the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights on my way back into the heart of the Old Town.