Butterfly valley

Somehow this section failed to post in the Rhodes section and as it was one of the remarkable days and sights, I do not want to miss it. On the isle of Rhodes is a deep valley a little more than a mile in length, all on a steep hillside. The valley is heavily forested, but because there are a lot o f visitors, there is a path & stairs for the humans. From June to September annually, there are millions of butterflies laying eggs on the damp side of trees and rocks. There are some flying around too, but mostly they are egg laying. When their wings are closed, they have the shape of a stealth bomber, and when their wings are open, half of each wing is a bright orange. On the tree close-up, you can see one with its wings partially open. There is a nice creek running the length of the valley & butterflies always seem to like being near fresh water. It was a perfect late summer day probably 78 F. and the Greek forests are truly beautiful & this valley is odd and twisted & unique and the whole experience was unique as I understood that this is the only place in Greece that this event happens.