On Patmos

So, just an update from Rodos, we had to pay for a couple of lemonades to use the internet at the internet cafe...too bad we didn't ask how much those would cost before hand. 10 Euros for the internet use is quite spendy. the reality is that if we worked out the time + the drinks it was cheaper than using the internet on the ship.

We had an early morning this morning because we arrived at Patmos at 6:30 am and the last tender back to the ship is at 9:30 am...meaning just about 3 hours at this island. Since we decided not to do a tour, we were one of the first off the ship, the first to get a cab, making us the first tourists to arrive at the Grotto- the cave where John the apostle wrote Revelations. It was very interesting because they have now build a monastery on top of the cave and they use the cave as the place where they do worshiping ceremonies. There was one in progress so we stayed and watched for a while. Then we went up to the monastery on the hill that was built in honor of John and walked around. Now it is time for us to depart, so we sign off for now.

Thank you family for getting us information on parents and Corban. We are now at ease knowing he is enjoying strawberries, watering plants and "having a ball!"