Lordos Beach Hotel Larnaca

... village coffee house, also waiting to hear the drums and music, a sign that the parade is coming. <br>Soon it is a fact. We hear the drums and all drop what we are doing and get to the side of the narrow streets to watch the parade coming. <br><br>You can see that pople are moved to tears. As the drums and parade approach, the beat gets louder, and the moment the parade passes from each one of us, it is so special. I see my friends getting ...

... lot of vines that existed in the area and &#8220;Aimatousa&#8221; (Bloody) from the tradition that wants the Virgin Mary to cure the women with hemorrhage.<br><br><br><br>On 8th of September the country-church functions and there is a big festival. The beautiful natural environment of the area becomes an attraction for the outdoor visits of the local people, mainly on &#8220;Clean Monday&#8221; or Monday of Lent. <br><br><br><br><br>

LARNACA MUSEUMS<br><br><br><br>PIERIDES MUSEUM &#8211; Here one can see the fascinating private collection of Cypriot antiquities acquired over the years from 1839 by five generations. <br><br>Pierides family is one of the most well known families of Larnaca.<br><br>This old family mansion was built in 1825 and includes exhibits from the Neolithic times ...

... 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>

... from the 1st arches (about 2-3 kms) you arrive at the 2nd arches, and after a walk of almost the same distance, (but having to pass the airport-by pass highway-) you arrive at the 3rd and lower arches. At this point you have to look for the old mill, which pumped the aqueduct's water.<br><br>Then for 9 kilometers up to the river, the water &#8211;channel goes underground ...

... colonial type of architecture was introduced by the English in the years of their rule and was based on the vision of their central designing services and refers strictly to the public buildings of this period. <br><br><br><br>The best examples of this architecture are, "The District Governors building", The Old Customs Stores ...

... The minaret is built on the foundation of the bell tower. Opposite this mosque there is an elegant stone built public water fountain of the Venetian period reused by the Ottoman aquaduct of 1747. <br><br><br><br>It survives in a very good condition and it is decorated with an engraved &#8211;clock in Latin characters. According to historical sources the Venetian governor ...

... and as I try to take pictures, I walk up the marina.<br><br>This walk brings nostalgic memories. I long back to those days when young, and the times I had been up here either with friends or my parents. Walking up and down as it is the custom even these days.

... and that is a change for me, too. This place is dirt cheap and suits my needs just fine though...I just miss being around other travelers seeking the same adventures since I am traveling alone this week.<br><br>So in my quest to crack this nut I visited 4 rental car joints in town and each had a three day minimum. No one would rent for just a day. One guy offered me a moped but it had to stay in the city limits and even that was $60. Hell no. I am not ...

... It is even stronger than the british pound. anyway, i'm in the athens market now, shopping and eating, before i have to head to the airport for the cyprus flight at 635. I will arrive in cyprus around 8pm my time which is 1pm your time. I have sent an email to boa and they say they will repond within 1-2 days. Moms, please Get it figured out. Otherwise i'm improvising as needed. Lipman-out