Views from Patmos

The harbor of Patmos, Greece

Mosiac Image of John at the Monastery on Patmos

Greetings from Kusadasi, Turkey

Group Picture on the Ferry Crossing the Aegean Today

Greetings,

Today we left the hotel quite early and traveled by a privately chartered ferry to the Greek Island of Patmos. The ride took about 3-4 hours over, and 3-4 hours back and we spent about 3 hours on the island.

Patmos is the island where Apostle John was exiled during the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian. We visited the traditional spot where John received the Revelation. It is in a cave which was later made into a Greek Orthodox Chapel.

Then we traveled up to the monastery dedicated to John and visited the Greek Orthodox chapel which is 900-1000 years old. After this visit we also viewed the museum of the monastery. The highlights of the museum were a 5th century manuscript of the Gospel of Mark, and an 8th century illuminated text of Job (both in Greek). Also the museum has on display a painting by El Greco.

Later we enjoyed lunch and a nice boat ride back to Kusadasi, Turkey. The weather was beautiful. We had sunny skies and deep blue water.

We returned to the hotel about 7:00pm and had dinner outside by the pool at 8pm.

Our hotel overlooks the marina of Kusadasi which is on the Aegean Sea.

John Wineland

Kusadasi

PS I am having some trouble with my computer so this might delay some posts in future