Summer Solstice 2017

Went to Castle of Neratzia on the sea front in Kos Town. Fantastic, lots of greek and roman remains scattered about within the walls and buildings from Knights Templar. 

Wikipedia states that, "it was constructed by the Knights Templar at the end of the 14th century". Obviously, likely to be the Hospitallers who took over a lot of previous Templar strongholds after the early part of the 14th century.

 Tried Pendulum, circled 11 times over a hidden area. Maybe Silver? Then at the fountain 48, water? Will look up later.

From Wikipedia..."The Tree of Hippocrates is the plane tree (or platane, in Europe) under which, according to legend, Hippocrates of Kos (considered the father of medicine) taught his pupils the art of medicine." We went there a few times because the square was fantastic with a nice bar nearby for a cool refreshing beer.

 

Bus arrived 08:35, went so far, then got off bus! Waited for bus 342, English speaking! So off we went to the Askleipeon. This was the first official hospital for modern medicine, started by Hipokrates. A very large area. A total number of Asklepions in the world was more than 300. But Asklepion on Kos Island was one of the largest and well-known of all. It dates to around 400 BC. A magic place with great views overlooking the sea. An extensive area with many remains. Apparently, the guide told us that this place was not just medicine but also had an holistic approach. In that it was aesthetically magic and as was there to 'heal' the mind as well.