Comments on: Tripping Over History: Kos Ruins in Ruins, a Greek Island in Photos

By: PurpleTravelKate

PurpleTravelKate — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:43:50 +0000

Gorgeous pics, and a nice, alternative (I guess) look at Kos.

By: Mary @ Green Global Travel

Mary @ Green Global Travel — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:57:46 +0000

Your images of the ruins are lovely though it is sad to know that circumstance are causing further destruction of historical monuments which aren’t being maintained or protected.

By: Micki

Micki — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:06:36 +0000

In reply to Sandra Foyt.

Sandra, I think you’re right on that. I didn’t realize how serious Greece’s financial issues were until we visited Kos.

Even basic services like hospitals seem to be impacted. We had a short trip to the hospital when our little guy cut his ear on the playground, and I was shocked at how eerily empty it was. We spent about 20 minutes in the emergency room, without a doctor or a nurse ever appearing, and a line up of about 10 people ahead of us. Luckily, our issue wasn’t serious, and we found a private doctor nearby to stitch him up.

By: Travelogged

Travelogged — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 17:58:29 +0000

Awesome photos! Reminds me of Naxos, which also great ruins. Add Naxos to your itinerary — you’ll love it!

By: Lex @ Lex Paradise

Lex @ Lex Paradise — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:50:07 +0000

Indeed a very historical place! worth for a visit! I am wondering government try to preserve the historical site or not…

By: Megan

Megan — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:21:16 +0000

Those ruins look super interesting! I’m actually headed to Kos for three days this coming week, so I’ll have to check them out.

By: Bethaney - Flashpacker Family

Bethaney - Flashpacker Family — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 09:36:56 +0000

When it comes to ruins, the more ruined the better in some cases. I love how these ones aren’t too perfect. 🙂

By: Gabi (The Nomadic Family)

Gabi (The Nomadic Family) — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 08:52:19 +0000

wow. i love islands and history wrapped up with nature doing her job- taking it back. love it. thanks.

By: Reena - Wanderplex

Reena - Wanderplex — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:31:02 +0000

I haven’t been to Kos, but I did notice how surprisingly “abandoned” a lot of the ruins in Greece felt, compared to other countries that had done extensive restoration work on their ancient sites. The economic crisis has really taken a toll, sadly.

By: Terry at Overnight New York

Terry at Overnight New York — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:42:27 +0000

Terrific pictures — love the one of the fallen columns and its death-to-a-long-ago empire connotations!