-Ash- 0 Posted August 25, 2004 Much to the wife's disgust we walked up!! It's a damn nice place as well.. Stunning even.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joltan 0 Posted August 25, 2004 He, it's much better walking up there anyways - as long as you don't arrive just at closing time (as it happened to us). Had to walk up again the next morning... At least we got some exercise! I can really recommend Rhodes - as long as you're not there during high season and as long as you avoid all towns inbetween Rhodes City and Lindos like the plague (go to Mallorca or the Costa del Sol if you like THAT kind of vacacions). There's some very nice monasteries in the interior of the island - and the west coast is quite nice (and less crowded), too. The best way to enjoy the island: spend 1-2 night in a nice pension in the old town, then rent a car and tour around the island, spending the nights in whatever village you end up at the end of the day. Oh, and while it's not really famous for it's diving grounds there's some good diving schools in Rhodes City where you can get your scuba fix when needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Ash- 0 Posted August 25, 2004 Rhodes Town is really nice, but make sure you go for a dump before entering or it's a hole in the floor job as I found out! Ask for the towns.. I'm with you on that one.. Avoid Faliraki like the plague.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted August 26, 2004 Its an old tradition that I make threads like this every now and then, and it is also well within the rules (history is a science). *chuckle* Was it not also an old tradition of yours to post morale booster threads? How about it ole buddy, I'm sure they qualify as biology, photography, or maybe just art Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted August 26, 2004 Yeah, is it just me, or has posting slowed down a lot compared to say, june & july? Is everybody busy at making stuff... or too busy with RL... or is the community slashing OFP innovation, turning their attentions and skillz elsewhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadger 0 Posted August 26, 2004 BUZZARD @ Aug. 26 2004,23:01)]Yeah, is it just me, or has posting slowed down a lot compared to say, june & july? Â Â Is everybody busy at making stuff... or too busy with RL... or is the community slashing OFP innovation, turning their attentions and skillz elsewhere? The numbers of "regular" posters has definetley dwindled over the past few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m21man 0 Posted August 26, 2004 Quote[/b] ]The numbers of "regular" posters has definetley dwindled over the past few months. I guess we'll just have to post more . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted August 27, 2004 Quote[/b] ]The numbers of "regular" posters has definetley dwindled over the past few months. I guess we'll just have to post more  . It's called spamming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tankieboy 0 Posted August 27, 2004 Get out more. I will help you right along with a 48hr PR. So its now 27/08/04 1200hrs and I just got my posting "rights" back. Cheers for that. The Acropolis. Never been to Greece. Its on my to do list. Along with many other things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 28 Posted August 27, 2004 Tankieboy what did I say on Page2? With regard to volume on the forums, perhaps the fact August is traditionally vacation month has something to do with it? Plus of course if the weather is nice perhaps some people (definitely not me) prefer to be outside with friends and such? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tankieboy 0 Posted August 27, 2004 Ok. Punishment taken. No more said. I am cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted August 27, 2004 didnt part of the Partheioen (Who ever its spellet) in Athen get blown up by dynamite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOB 0 Posted August 27, 2004 didnt part of the Partheioen (Who ever its spellet) in Athen get blown up by dynamite Quote[/b] ]The Turks used the Parthenon as a powder magazine when the Venetians, under Admiral Morosini, sieged the Acropolis in 1687. One of the Venetian bombs fell on the Parthenon and caused a tremendous explosion that destroyed a great part of the monument which had been preserved in a good condition until then.The disaster was completed in the beginning of the 19th century, when the British ambassador in Constantinople, Lord Elgin, stole the greatest part of the sculptural decoration of the monument (frieze, metopes, pediments), transferred them to England and sold them to the British Museum, where they are still exhibited, being one of the most significant collections of the museum. Why, yes it did I haven't been to the Parthenon myself, but as with Tankieboy. It's on my todo list, as is visiting Egypt, New York amongst others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
