Pefkos Hotel 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 ...

Happy 6th Birthday to Zak. Caught the shuttle but into town which was a long way from the ship and it was quite hot, so we didn't walk. Had a look at an old Castle but couldn't take photos so decided not to go right inside. Walked up and down and around all the streets. Went down to the waterfront which had a huge park right along it on the other side of the road. No beach; it was all rocks but quite pretty and relaxing. We had lunch in a Greek cafe where the ...

... what ever she wants. The only drawback is that we are back to a tight budget. Still cheaper than Israel. <br><br>We have spent the last few days in Limassol, in the Republic of Cyprus trying to figure away off this little island, but unfortunately we have come to a dead end. There is no way out from this side unless you fly (which after having come all this way we don't really want to). The only ...

... 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 ...

... does have a lot business but her customers are not take care as they should. Talking to Richard, I told him that Jayne's time for leaving on her old visa is up February 15. He told me that the government dragged its feet in getting one of his workers (who is from Cuba) his visa and it cost him (meaning Richard) $200. This might happen with Jayne. I think it's deliberate so the government can make an extra $200. What crooks!

We set off quite early to drive up to the Kykos Monestary, one of the more famous monestaries high up in the mountains where Archbishop Makarios retired to and is buried (he was the first and fourth president of Cyprus). We took our time driving up, the roads are good but very twisting, and there are some magnificent views that should be stopped at to take in properly. On the way up the mountains we ...

Limassol, Cypress - What a bust! The town is 5 km from the dock and we decided to walk. It is an easy, flat walk but definitely not scenic. After about 40 minutes we reached the old historic district. There are a couple of marginal sights to see (we ...

... km west of Pedoulas, one of the wealthiest and best-known monasteries in Cyprus.<br><br>The first President of Cyprus, Archibishop Makarios the 3rd started his ecclesiastical career here as a monk in 1926.His request to be buried there materialized after his deathin 1977. His tomb lies 3 km west of Kykkos monastery and remains a popular visitor destination.<br><br><br><br ...