tearing up rhodes with the provics

After spending one night in a lovely hotel in Athens (and deciding to watch Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi final instead of checking out the Acropolis - yes I can hear the groans from here) it was a quick 35 minute flight to the island of Rhodes, just off the coast of Turkey but still a Greek Island, part of the Dodecanese. 

Here I met up with my good friend from New Zealand, Gina, who now lives in England and her sister, Carla, who is currently holidaying in Europe. We had chosen the small village of Pefkos, on the south-east side of the island to spend our seven nights, and it really is a great location.

In terms of the terrain, Rhodes is pretty similar to other Greek Islands I've visited over the past month: hilly with sheer cliffs, contrasted with the most crystal clear blue azure water. 

All photos from Rhodes taken by Gina and Carla, avid photographers - I didn't pick up a camera all week!

We met at the airport and settled into our hotel before heading into the town on foot to have some lunch, check out the beach and plan the week ahead!