Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Kouklia; Tombs of the Kings, Paphos Cyprus amazes me. There are so many archaeological artefacts on this island, you practically trip over them! I have to admit that my own find of these shards of pottery was no great feat. I simply looked down and there they were, right at my feet! As for the major stonework – walls and pillars of tombs and other buildings – sure, the island is just one giant jigsaw, waiting to…
Driving in the Troodos Mountains I knew it had to happen. Those Troodos mountains had been beckoning to the Oldies from the moment we arrived on the island. It was only a matter of time before they headed inland. And uphill. Thankfully, there were spectacular views of the coastline as we climbed the steep and windy roads that threaded their way along and through the dramatic mountainous landscape. I knew we were in for a slow ride after His Lordship…
Paphos and surroundings Thankfully, once the Oldies got those mosaics out of their system, they turned their attention to exploring our surroundings. Once again, they’d hit the jackpot with the rental apartment in Paphos. A really cool pad with a large balcony overlooking a communal pool. Nice! Best of all, it was only a short walk down to Paphos proper – and the sea! This town certainly has a touch of class and I, for one, never tired of our…
Nea Paphos Archaeological site, Paphos District Archaeological Museum Whilst we were in Larnaca, His Lordship must have mentioned the mosaics in Paphos about a million times. I had no idea what to expect, but it was clear that a visit to the mosaics would be the first thing on the agenda once we got there. Sure enough, the Oldies had barely set down their suitcases when they made a beeline for the Nea Paphos Archaeological Site. I was happy to see…
A day trip to the divided city of Nicosia Aarrgh, what got into the Oldies? They were up at the crack of dawn. Well, the crack of 7 o’clock. But still. The reason soon became apparent as they boarded a bus bound for Nicosia. I was more than a little nervous when I noticed that the bus appeared to be held together with sticky tape and a prayer. But it got us there in one piece. Thank … that lady…