Iliada Beach Protaras

Hidden Cyprus

35° 00 N, 33º 00 E. that's Cyprus, one of the few places in the world where you could get a tan on the beach and then within an hour go skiing in the mountains . Smaller in land mass than Jamaica but twice as big as Barbados. Its smallish but feels spacious because it has less townsfolk per square km, than Barbabos

So you can always find a secluded spot and there ...

... which is so near, has changed the whole picture.

About 200 metres at the back of the Church, there were cliffs and a beautiful little river - I used to call it (my little white river) because the rocks were really white and flat and it was so beautiful! Well nothing is here. It is just the highway below with so much noise and cars going by.
What a great disappointment indeed!



AN ATTACHMENT

Some ...

... do their work as if they are robots. They ignore us.

From the expression on the owner's face, I can understand his thoughts. It is as if he is saying "eat here foolish people, you are trapped……no matter what you say, I am going to have your money"!

While my friends are complaining, the driver is enjoying a huge plate full of grilled Prawns and (Barbouni fish) red mullet which is quite expensive ...

THE HALA SULTAN TEKKE

Founded in 649 A.D.



This historic mosque is just 3 km west of Larnaca very near the airport terminal on the central salt lake.

Um Haram who was the Aunt of Prophet Mohamed died here as a result of an accident.

This mosque is now considered to be the fourth most important religious ...

... that those who suffer from headaches or other diseases walk three times round it and leave a piece of clothing or a tuft of their hair.
It is also visited by girls, whose lovers are overseas, who come here to pray for their safety.

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... and over again, but they could not understand a word. What he was saying was that the car was not going on, and the word in Cypriot –tanate mou- means “Help me”

My friends were laughing for a minute or two hearing this, as it was impossible to understand a word of what it was being said, until I listened and interpreted to them that the man ...

... My life –a wonderful trip!!!



If I were asked to change something in my life, I would strongly answer "No, I would never change anything, but for the war in 1974".



WORST MOMENTS- Injustice.



Unfortunately , since July 1974 a significant part of the island’s cultural heritage is under Turkish occupation ...

... on this ride since it was a taxi. The girl at the front desk was no help at all when I asked if there are tours or if I could rent a car in town. Every one of my questions was met with a shrug, and "Maybe, maybe not." I am thinking, this is an English speaking island, is it not? What gives. Turns out she is from Latvia and the hotel is Russian owned or something so I forgive her for her limited English skills. This is the first time I haven't stayed in a ...

... D cell batteries, condoms, lube, lighters and cigarettes. Now how is that for before, during and after needs all in one stop?

There is a lesson to be learned here from all this. Think about it for a moment...20 years ago this type of display much less selection in Bulgaria would have been unthinkable under communism. In 2009 in our supposed home of the free such a display still is unthinkable. I mean we can't even look at the ...

All packing and cleaning is underway !!! Only 36 or so hours left before we hit the tarmac at Larnaca !! Just need to get the dog wormed and de-flead (not that he has them !), groomed and then buy him a travel box for the flight !

Fingers crossed all our accommodation arrangements have been made for Athens and Samothraki !