Londa Beach Limassol

THE VILLAGE OF LEFKARA <br><br>This beautiful traditional small village is just 40 kms from Larnaca, 8 km from Skarinou, off the Nicosia -Limassol road. <br>(Nicosia is the English word for Lefkosia, and Limassol is the English word for Lemesos). <br><br>It is a picturesque village, famous for its local lace known as <br>"Lefkaritika" and for its silverware. <br><br>According to tradition, Leonardo Da Vinci visited the village and bought an ...

... was very friendly and helpful. The local beer was very nice. Keo. The waiter showed us some other places on our map to go visit while we walked around. Had a look at a local fruit and vege market which was quite good but much the same as ours only with a few different products like dates, little fish etc. Headed back on the shuttle at 2pm which was long enough. Had a rest and then went to Oasis to watch sail out. Clocks back 1 hour and I don't know why.

Cyprus was never on our list of places to go or see for that matter, as it is so far off coarse. But Cyprus is now where we find ourselves, as this is were boats from Israel land. After all the horns, hustle and bustle that is the Middle East it is quite refreshing to be back in a European country where we don't get asked constantly to look into someone's shop, hassled all day long and Shona can ...

... hard to find a<br>church, although in retrospect we could have tried a bit harder. We<br>got into Limassol and once again struggled a bit trying to find the<br>hotel but we managed. We went out for a wander and lunch and then<br>had a leisurely afternoon by the pool. That night we discovered the<br>old castle and tried the meat mezze. It was a nice night and<br>Limassol proved to be a worthwhile stop in Cyprus.<br>

14.04.09 Up early again and off in a bus for tour of Curium a Roman site of importance with ruins from ancient structures, which were demolished by an earthquake and have been parially restored. There was also a Roman Ampitheatre only the first 2 rows and the secret entrance underground were original the rest had been reconstructed. Used for lion, beer, boar fights, later they added water ...

... much as possible. It was interesting looking through the cracks, seeing the old disused buildings. We tried to take many photos, but many a time, guns were thrust our ways. A week after I left Cyprus, the two sides got together and opened up Lidras street. Its in the centre and goes from the North to the South. As we left the other side, and re-entered Cyprus, once again, we were back in Westyville. Starbucks, McDonalds and all ...

... from me next week when the paper comes in. then Jayne and I would go so she can bring in her passport and do the final step in her visa. This was the second time I called on her cell phone. You'd think that she would call back to say something as she would see missed calls. Calling her office phone I was told that the number is wrong. This is poor service by Maria. Richard called to say that he might be going to New ...

... number &amp; we felt happy to drift around the buildings which, although very old, have been 'restored' to within an inch of their lives. It's all pristine &amp; beautifully maintained. Despite being a real tourist spot it is still a working monestary &amp; you do see the monks walking around. The church is spectacular filled with icons, gold &amp; silver and heavy with the smoke of incense. After ...

... if you say, 8.54am in front of the Four Seasons. But they will say that they will be there at 8.15 for example. So make that time do. Since these taxi vans are not as numerous as the regular taxis, there are some accommodations you have to apply with. When you get in, tell the driver where you want to go. it doesn't matter if it's a house address or a business office, they will drop you off there. After the driver ...

... of my childhood when with my parents and especially my dad who used to LOVE TRAVELING like me, would bring us to this village and even spend one or two nights at a certain restaurant for lunch or dinner.. The restaurant owner had one or two rooms to let, and my dad arranged each time we were up here, to spend the night in one, just to be next to the river and hear the ...