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We drove around Rhodes to see some of the antiquities that weren't covered on our tour. There had been recent rain so the flowers were out in force, some already posted. These are the plants in the ruins pictures.

Walleye
(41,387 posts)The good news is I had taken my allergy pills before hand.
brer cat
(27,020 posts)I love seeing the new life (flowers) among the ruins. Thanks for sharing!
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)justaprogressive
(4,608 posts)Gone to flowers everyone.
When will they ever learn?
Beautiful shots.
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)Thanks for the memories
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,486 posts)The flowers are so beautiful all by themselves, but they also soften the ancient stones quite a lot.
The old and the very new! A combination that never grows old.
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)Nature finds a way.
erronis
(20,570 posts)I remember the smells of the sunshine on the hills, the white walls of the houses, the bright colors - the Aegean sea and the blue/blue sky. And the wild flowers. Thank you, OC for refreshing some memories.
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)courtesy of the USAF. Didn't get back until 2015. Now I'm in the islands twice this year. Life is strange.
BattleRow
(1,731 posts)May our nation bloom again with hope after this era of "ruination nation " we are now experiencing."
I read elsewhere that the WH Rose garden is being bulldozed for a tennis court..unverified,however, but ruins and flowers surely come to mind.
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)I thought there was a tennis court already on the property.
BattleRow
(1,731 posts)Trump says the existing rose garden area is not easy for women in high heels to walk in
Well, a real "heel "ought to know about such thorny issues.
NJCher
(40,673 posts)I actually got goosebumps when I saw these photos.
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)AllaN01Bear
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Old Crank
(5,899 posts)We hit 3 old castles on the south/west side that are largely away from the tourist trail.
surfered
(7,862 posts)George McGovern
(8,020 posts)Mousetoescamper
(6,402 posts)I like your taking us off of the beaten path. That's where things most often get interesting.
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)We go to a city and just wander around. Some times seeing the sights or not.
No plans, just wander.
MIButterfly
(815 posts)Thank you for sharing them with us. My favorite is the one with the steps.
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)Thanks
NCgayguy
(253 posts)Really beautiful in so many ways. What a life you live!
May You Always Be Healthy, Safe and Happy AND LOVED!
Reis
Old Crank
(5,899 posts)We have fallen into this by SDL. Sheer dumb luck.