As our six-week stay in Mallorca draws to a close, we’ve kept active despite Rachel’s busy work schedule, which has often left me to explore solo. We’ve frequented the old town of Pollensa, enjoying the simple pleasure of sitting in the square and observing daily life. The weather has turned cooler lately, with mornings warmingContinue reading “A long trip back to the UK & catching up with friends”
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Cycling, swimming and exploring
With our guests packed off, Rach and I have been exploring on both four and two wheels. Perhaps one of the main highlights of our time here has been our climb up into the mountains and national park of Formentor, out to the unassuming lighthouse that marks the northernmost point of the island. It’s aboutContinue reading “Cycling, swimming and exploring”
More visitors, Sóller, Pollensa, Formentor & Palma
I’d arranged the flight times to coincide, to make pickups and drop-offs easier, as it’s about an hour-and-a-half round trip to the airport. With Christien and Brad returning on the flight that Mum was arriving on, we set off to the airport. As luck would have it, the flight was about 30 minutes early, meaningContinue reading “More visitors, Sóller, Pollensa, Formentor & Palma”
Visitors, paddle tennis and exploring Mallorca
We’ve now settled into our beautiful apartment in Puerto Pollensa, generously lent to us by our friends Rachel and Keith for the next six weeks. It’s our first visit to Mallorca, and we’re already charmed by Pollensa, which lies to the north of the island. It’s still early days, but it’s clear that this areaContinue reading “Visitors, paddle tennis and exploring Mallorca”
Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from northern Cyprus, but our time there exceeded anything I might have imagined. We’ve appreciated the remoteness of our location, which offered a peaceful and unhurried way of life. While the amenities were modest, they were more than enough for us. There was one good supermarket, which hadContinue reading “Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca”
The Salamis Ruins and Kantara Castle
After a relaxed morning, including some light exploring and a memorable lunch at a charming French restaurant near the small port (Bogaz Harbour) by our apartment, we decided to spend the late afternoon at the “Salamis Ruins”, just 20 minutes from where we’re staying. Renowned for some sunsets across the ruins. We arrived with highContinue reading “The Salamis Ruins and Kantara Castle”
A monastery, donkeys and a beautiful beach
After a wonderful two weeks with Mum, culminating in a birthday celebration the night before her departure, we faced the choice of exploring Nicosia, Cyprus’s capital, or heading north to the remote Karpaz Peninsula to visit the Karpaz National Park and its famed “Donkey Sanctuary.” Having visited many cities on our travels, but not manyContinue reading “A monastery, donkeys and a beautiful beach”
Famagusta and Bella Pais
The three of us set off toward Famagusta—known as Gazimagusa to the Turks—with the aim of visiting the part of the city that was abandoned 50 years ago and only recently reopened to the public. In 1974, after a failed Greek coup, the Turkish army invaded Cyprus under the pretext of restoring order, advancing fromContinue reading “Famagusta and Bella Pais”
A birthday celebration and a castle
Rachel’s sister, Ruth, and her partner, Terry, were staying in Kyrenia for a few days to celebrate her birthday. We had arranged to meet them for lunch and spend the day together. The three of us got into the car and set off northwest. The roads in this part of Cyprus aren’t too complicated—relatively straight,Continue reading “A birthday celebration and a castle”
Iskele, Northern Cyprus
After piling the cases into the back of Gerry’s car, who again was incredibly generous with his friendship and time, the three of us left the house around 7 AM, heading to the airport for our flight to Larnaca (about 5 hours from the UK). The weather in the UK had turned noticeably cooler, withContinue reading “Iskele, Northern Cyprus”
Dream Chasers 