Gap Year

So I think when I last checked in, I was heading to Ephesus which was absolutely wonderful (an ancient city) -and a man outside the gate lent me his guide so I found out a bit more than I otherwise would have. Amongst other things saw an ancient sign for a brothel -a woman, left foot and heart. Also murals of Socrates etc. Well worth the 2 km walk each way then the 3 around then the 3 back to the other gate to return the guide...lol! Next day onwards to Marmaris to get the ferry here. Bought ticket -man assured me bus was direct. Well...had to get off in the middle of goodness only knows where -beautiful sceneery but still- and get on a minibus that smelled like it was mainly used for transporting fish. Yay! Finally found where hostel should have been in Marmaris -in the middle of a thunderstorm- and they were like. Oh that closed down last week. Well. Fantastic. Eventually found somewhere and set out to book ferry. Oh that left yesterday. So??? It was supposed to leave 2x a day! Travel Agent like OK OK I make some calls. And finally got passage on a catemaran. So that's just as well. Boat filled with tourists who freaked out everytime we went over any kind of a swell. Lots of beer bellies in sight too...Anyway, finally here and Rhodes is very touristy but lovely. Sea so clear -turquoise and green. Loads of fishing boats. Sunny. Whish you were here...?Medieval old town -and I'm lucky enough to be staying in that part. Mind you if you didn't know where you were going you'd never find it down the cobblestone alleys! Wander around tomorrow and then see about heading to Athens. Owner of hotel said I can stay free in exchange for some cleaning so we'll see how that goes... Oh and 5 more scores. Really feeling the love...