Rimi Hotel Nicosia
5, Solonos Str., Laiki Geitonia esa P.O.Box 22597 Nicosia, Cyprus
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Arriving on the Sea Cloud
After a bit of delay in the morning in our flight schedule, we still managed to make it in time to Larnaca and to the Sea Cloud. My dad, who still had no idea of what to expect from his vacation, was very surprised and delighted to see the Sea Cloud. It was raining a little and so we rushed thru check-in (we were the only ones at this time anyway) and on the ship to refresh with fresh towels and a welcome drink. Greeted by the friendly ...
A Harbor, Castle, and an Abbey
... see the Bellapais Abbey. Nestled in the hills above Kyrenia, it had beautiful architecture and an amazing view. After exploring the nicks and crannies, we had a disappointing mezze lunch. Then we headed to explore the castle. I love castles. There is just something about them that makes me so happy. So we took pictures, looked around, and then went to have something to drink as well as play tavla.
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No Man’s Land
... It was a creepy, but amazing place. The UN has set up apartments in an old hotel. Bombed out buildings and those riddled with bullet holes can be seen.
We decided to stay in the Greek Side of Nicosia for the first night. We crossed the border and went from prayer beeds and the Call to Prayer, to crusifixes and church bells. Considering the only time I left Turkey in 13 months was the 6 hour trip ...
A city divided
... in the shade.
We did manage to make a walk around the city that took us into the residential area. It was really interesting to see the crumbling houses and have small children run up to us just to be able to stare at us from a closer distance. I guess they don't get a lot of tourists where we wandered, and we kind of stand out with the two baby strollers and large group of adults.
Our walk brought us to some unusual sights, including an ...
Pergola Grill and Bar Restaurant-Hilton Nicosia
... chef surely works miracles in the kitchen. I plan to ask permission on my coming trip to enter the kitchen and see him working.
Dishes are presented as if they are work of art. The exceptional culinary standards, the taste and ambience set the scene for stylish dining accompanied by soft pleasing to the ears music.
What more can one need for an unforgettable dinner ...


