President Christofias  asks his entire cabinet to resign in the aftermath of the explosion at Evangelos Florakis.

Here in Pissouri, we are now experiencing two power cuts a day and this is expected to last for a number of Months.

Microlight Flight over Cyprus's West coast.

Alan Carter took Rob for a flight in his microlight from Paphos International airport. Flying North from Paphos towards the village of Stroumpi before heading West towards Cape Drepano.  The route then took them North along the coast with some tremendous views.

They then turned inland and headed over to Latchi and along the Northern coastline before heading South and returning to Paphos Airport.

  More Photo's here

Dave Sykes who is attempting to fly in a Microlight from York, U.K to Sydney, Australia has reached Indonesia, follow this amazing journey at 
http://soloflightglobal.com/

After the devastating explosion at  Evangelos Florakis naval base , power cuts have become a daily occurrence in Pissouri. With the worry of water cuts people have been warned to watch their water consumption and several people have already been fined for using hosepipes to wash down local streets.

Power Station Explosion

Massive Explosion in Cyprus

Cyprus has rocked by a massive explosion at  the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Zygi, A number of fatalities have been reported as a munitions depot explodes apparently caused by a brush fire.

 The fire spread to the nearby Vassilikou power station and cut electrical power to most of the Southern part of the Island.


Reports say that every window in a 5km radius was smashed and considerable damage was caused to property nearby, we have also been told that debris on the nearby motorway caused accidents.


Locals have just told  me that we could be without power for upto a month, but the power came on here in Pissouri at 14.15.

Phil's birthday in 1911

To mark Phil's Birthday, a "Themed" bash was held at the 1911 club in Pissouri. A good crowd turned up to help "Earnie" celebrate his birthday in style.

Mandy won first Prize as  "Nurse Jackie  and "Harry Potter" turned up to save the day !

More pictures can bee seen here

Sunflowers and Ladies

The weekend started with the judging of the inaugural Sunflower growing competition. The winner of the tallest flower went to Rob with a height of 1.028m. A fine display of multiple flowers was grown by Mary.

On a lovely warm Summer's evening, some of the Ladies of Pissouri met at The Vraka taverna  for dinner and drinks.