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”
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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 