Patmos

Sorry it's been so long. Finishing up college has been hectic and busy, and the breaks have been filled with naps and movies and staying in lazy clothes all day.
During our Mediterranean trip, we took a boat from Kusadasi to the island of Patmos and spent the day wandering the Monastery of St. John.
The Monastery of St. John is built around the cave where it is traditionally believed John the Beloved spent his time in exile. It is also the cave where John received his revelation now recorded in the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. The cave itself was quite small and has been converted into a beautiful little chapel. Unfortunately, you aren't allowed to take photos inside the cave itself, so the only photos I have are of the entrance to the cave, and other parts of the monastery.
Patmos is absolutely gorgeous, with less people then most of the other Greek islands, but with the same clear, blue water, and beautiful architecture. The town offered a few cafés and restaurants, as well as some small shops. Many people on the island spoke English, but it wasn't too hard to communicate with hand signals either.
After wandering around for most of the day, we stopped to eat at Pantelis and got some gelato from a little cafe down the road. When we were done, it was back on the boat for the four hour trip back to Turkey. We saw a beautiful sunset and spotted some dolphins following us back.