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... tissues to wipe their tears, and I , too, am moved by this parade. A friend of mine said that he has never had such a moving moment in his life, on any 28th October ever!<br><br>It is time to leave, and we are ready for our second destination this day. Women show each other what they have bought, and they are all so happy to have had such touching moments out here. Everyone seems to be excited and a good sign of a successful trip! <br><br><br><br>

PANAGIA TON AMBELION<br><br><br><br><br><br>It is the 27th October, and I am having a car tour with a family friend, Lefteris, who is kind enough to drive me to the different places I want to visit, so that I take pictures and have them posted for my blog. I have already done much walking yesterday, and these places I want to see today- especially this spot of Panagia ton Abelion (meaning the Virgin Mary protecting the vines) reminds ...

... Gardens of Afxendiou Ave. with large collections of local reptiles, insects, birds, fossils, rock formations, species from the marine life and plants of Cyprus and neighbouring countries.<br><br><br><br>4. Municipal Art Gallery, found on Europe Square and houses the <br><br>Larnaca collection or modern art and other important exhibitions.<br><br><br><br>

... br>At this site, one can admire the migratory birds and the interesting plant life. It is here that the goddess Artemis &#8211; Diana and Aphrodite Astarte were worshipped. At this site one can admire the migratory birds life.<br><br><br><br>The close connection of the area with these Goddesses can be felt especially during the ultra-red sunsets you can enjoy walking the trail.<br><br>

KAMARES, THE OLD AQUEDUCT OF LARNACA<br><br><br><br>A little history:<br><br><br><br>(Kamares) &#8211;as they are called in Greek.<br><br>They are found at the exit from Larnaca towards the Limassol highway. 18th century aqueduct of Larnaca, 16 kilometers long. For the adventurer the old aqueduct of Larnaca offers a tremendous challenge.<br><br><br><br>Walking in a straight ...

... of Larnaca developed in the Ottoman times and was designed to serve the trading needs as well as the residential needs of the wealthy merchants of Larnaca. The owner had his storehouse and office on the ground floor and his family on the first, with the characteristic kiosk over the street for good ventilation and view.<br><br><br ...

... inner courtyard is used as an open air garden-theatre during the summer months, by kind permission of the Director or Antiquities. <br><br><br><br><br><br>THE TOUZLA MOSQUE <br><br>(11th century)<br><br><br><br>It is situated near the Metropolis Square, and the Church of the Savior, on Metropolitou Nicomedias Street. It was turned into a Mosque after the Ottoman ...

EXPERIENCING AUTHENTIC CYPRUS<br><br><br> INTRODUCTION<br><br><br>Smell the jasmine and the wild thyme.<br><br>Taste one of the oldest wines of the world.<br><br><br><br>Walk in pine scented forests, or<br><br>ski on the snowy peaks in the morning.<br><br><br><br>Take a dip in the warm blue waters <br><br>of the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon.<br ...

... an old English **** in a wheelchair with a giant plastic bag containing something he had purchased and this same security guy reached for it. The old man told him to be careful because it was fragile and the old man even made motions not to crush the bag. Mr. Grab At Everything took these motions to mean go ahead and please do crush it and throw it in the trash can. Which he actually did right before our astonished eyes and that old man jumped out of that ...

... from his world tour. Down the road was the Pierides Museum which has pretty good collection of archaelogical finds. And being a rich family, they kept buying until they gave it back to the country. It was pretty impressive. I had timed my day badly, so I jumped in the car and drove for some time, and then I was back in the UK. Yes I was, as they were given land when they granted Cyprus independence. I hope when Australia gives up the Queen, as a fair swap, we will give ...