Cyprus - February 2018

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- Day 8
- Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM
- 🌙 16 °C
- Altitude: 20 ft
- Cyprus Ammovounos 34.71333, 32.4816734°42’48” N 32°28’54” E
Arrived at Paphos Airport
March 5, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Arrived at the airport early after dropping off the hire car. The airport is so quiet we dropped off our bags and went through security etc. in less than 15 minutes, a record for us.
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- Day 8
- Monday, March 5, 2018 at 1:43 PM
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 459 ft
- Cyprus Pégeia 34.88, 32.3783334°52’48” N 32°22’42” E
We can't leave without having Meze
March 5, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
For our last meal before leaving for the airport we decided to go for a meat based Meze, all we can say is that after 5 courses we were stuffed and need to sleep it off for a hour by the pool before going to drop off the hire car.Read more
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- Day 7
- Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 1:36 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 5,394 ft
- Cyprus Loumata 34.90833, 32.9033334°54’30” N 32°54’12” E
The Persephone Nature Trail
March 4, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Our reason for visiting the village of Troodos was to walk the Persephone Nature trail. Which laid out the whole of southern Cyprus in front of us, although under a thin haze.

The lovely Persephone was originally revered by the Greeks as the goddess of fertility. Hades, the ruler of the underworld, made her his wife and without more ado, abducted her in his golden coach taking her into his dark kingdom.Read more
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- Day 7
- Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 12:18 PM
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 5,643 ft
- Cyprus Tróodos 34.92167, 32.8834°55’18” N 32°52’48” E
The village of Troodos
March 4, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Today we had a change of scenery and set off to explore the Troodos mountains. We set our sights on the village of Troodos which is 1,676 metres (5,500 ft) above sea level. Taking the B8 we wound our way up the mountain, sometimes struggling in our little car to get up the steep inclines, and after 2 hours driving we finally arrived at the village. It was busy with local families enjoying their Sunday afternoon.

The highest mountain on Cyprus is Mt Olympos at 1,952 metres (6,404 ft) some 600 metres higher than Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK.Read more
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- Day 6
- Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 5:37 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 69 ft
- Cyprus Livádi 35.16, 32.54535°9’36” N 32°32’42” E
Pomos
March 3, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Having spent a few hours sleeping on Polis Beach we drove along the coast road to Pomos, were we had a Cypriot coffee in a local cafe with great views of the coastline.
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- Day 6
- Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:28 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 43 ft
- Cyprus Chrysochoú 35.04333, 32.4183335°2’36” N 32°25’6” E
Polis beach
March 3, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Having walked the last few days we decided we deserved a rest day so we headed for Polis beach. The beach car park is part of the Polis campsite which is approached by a rather muddy track which our little car only just managed to get through.

The beach is a combination of fine and pebble sand but the sea is calm although the first few meters is full of seaweed.

Although there was high cloud it was still warm and we spent a restful few hours on the empty beach.Read more
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- Day 6
- Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 12:21 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 1,608 ft
- Cyprus Kathikas 34.90333, 32.4033334°54’12” N 32°24’12” E
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Wonderful views of Paphos & Peyia
March 3, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
On the way to Polis we spotted this view point high above Paphos & Peyia.
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- Day 5
- Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:38 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Cyprus Argaki tou Karyolachiou 35.06333, 32.4635°3’48” N 32°27’36” E
Adonis Trail (aka Stuart's Trail)
March 2, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A cloudy day again today so ideal for another walk so we set off back to the Baths of Aphrodite to do the Adonis Trail. It was very warm when we arrived but fortunately this was mitigated by a cool breeze.

Lovely walk but it did not have the views we experienced yesterday.Read more
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- Day 5
- Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:25 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Cyprus Tremithakia 35.13333, 32.5235°7’60” N 32°31’12” E
Adonis drinks Stuart's spring water
March 2, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
I think I have convinced Hazel of my association with Adonis, after all I am drinking his water.
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- Day 5
- Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 988 ft
- Cyprus Néo Chorió 35.04833, 32.3335°2’54” N 32°19’48” E
Cyprus Tub Trees (Quercus alnifoltubia)
March 2, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Until the introduction of synthetic polymer (plastic) in the early 20th century Cyprus was one of the world's largest exporter of Tubs due to the proliferation of Tub trees (Quercus alnifoltubia). The trees excrete sap which encourages a particular type of fungus (Rhizopogon luteotublus) to grow in the shape of a tub. Once the fungus is mature it can be extracted from the tree and provides a hard, water proof tub.

Source: Cyprus by Lonely plant (6th Edition) ISBN 978-1-74220-756-8 Page 74Read more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 2:38 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 33 ft
- Cyprus Nisída tis Chamilís 35.08, 32.3116735°4’48” N 32°18’42” E
The Aphrodite Trail
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Our walk followed the Aphrodite Trail which shows off the Akamas region of Cyprus. It's only 5 miles but it climbs 37 meters to the top of Moutti tis Sotiras and then picks up the coastal path to return back to the Baths of Aphrodite's.Read more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 2:28 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 1,122 ft
- Cyprus Pano Vachines 35.06333, 32.32535°3’48” N 32°19’30” E
Views from Moutti tis Sotiras
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Moutti tis Sotiras is the highest point on the walk at 370 meters and gives fantastic views across the Akamas peninsula as far as Cape Arnaoutis.
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 1:59 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 59 ft
- Cyprus Argaki ton Chalavron 35.04, 32.37535°2’24” N 32°22’30” E
Pyrgos tis Rigainas
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
According to legend Aphrodite is said to have taken a rest under this Cyprus oak tree after bathing.
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 12:34 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 23 ft
- Cyprus Chalimes 35.03833, 32.4066735°2’18” N 32°24’24” E
Baths of Aphrodite
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This morning it was very cloudy and we decided it was a good day for a walk so we made our way to just outside Polis were the Baths of Aphrodite can be found along with the start of the Aphrodite Trail.

This is the legendary bathing place of the goddess of love. In the dim and distant past Aphrodite is supposed to have frolicked with Akamas and Adonis and then bathed in the pool which is fed by a spring. Today a huge fig tree shades the romantic spot.

I explained to Hazel that 'Adonis' actual translates from Greek to 'Stuart' but I don't think she was convinced.😉Read more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 6:54 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 59 ft
- Cyprus Lara Bay 34.9036, 32.3196834°54’13” N 32°19’11” E
Agios Georgios
February 28, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Our late lunch stop was the well known fish restaurant Agios Georgios Pegeia. Hazel opted for the Sea Bream and I went for Red Mullet, all served with a healthy salad and a side plate of chips. Lovely 😊Read more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 6:41 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 20 ft
- Cyprus Argaki tis Michainas 34.88423, 32.3330234°53’3” N 32°19’59” E
Sea Caves
February 28, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Having been refreshed by our sunbathing this morning we set off down to coast to look at the sea caves onroute to Agios Georgios for lunch.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 11:46 AM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Cyprus Maa 34.855, 32.3734°51’18” N 32°22’12” E
Coral Bay
February 28, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
It's been a lovely warm sunny day so ideal for getting the beach tent out for the first time in 2018. Coral Bay is just down the road from the flat and was nice and quiet, although the beach bar was closed the facilities were open so ideal for a few hours sun bathing.

We both had a paddle in the sea and would have had a swim if the sea hadn't been so rough making it dangerous to venture to far out without a life guard on duty.Read more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10:35 PM
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 92 ft
- Cyprus Pyromachi 34.78167, 32.4066734°46’54” N 32°24’24” E
Lidl and an easy day
February 27, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After our long day yesterday we decide to stock up with food at Lidl and take it easy today. It's lovely and warm when the sun is out but it was a bit cloudy today so we had to take the opportunity to sun bath as and when we could. Had a late breakfast on the large sun drenched terrace.

It's very hilly and our little Kia Picanto does struggle with its little 1 liter engine, although it should be very fuel-efficient. The roads are pretty quiet although they are a little rough in places.Read more
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- Day 1
- Monday, February 26, 2018 at 11:50 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 377 ft
- Cyprus Pégeia 34.87707, 32.3770934°52’37” N 32°22’38” E
Arrived safely in Cyprus
February 26, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
It's been a very long day so I won't go into detail now as we need to sleep, just to say that we are very impressed with the flat. Lovely and spacious.
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- Day 1
- Monday, February 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM
- ⛅ 1 °C
- Altitude: 246 ft
- England Manchester Airport 53.36147, -2.2744653°21’41” N 2°16’28” W
Arrived at Manchester Airport
February 26, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
It was a bit of a torturous journey up the M5 & M6, we had to negotiate no less than 3 vehicle breakdowns, in the middle of the carriage way, along with the rush hour traffic and usual road works. All this added an hour to our journey so we didn't arrive at the car park until 10:30 am.

We managed to rush through check in and security only to discover our flight has been delayed by an hour and 30 minutes so we won't be leaving now until 2 pm. So we won't get to Paphos until 9:45 pm, it's going to be a long day!

Hazel still not feeling very well, hopefully the warmer temperatures in Cyprus will do the trick.😎Read more
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February 26, 2018