New Year's Eve

 

Well, like everyone else, our plans for New Year's eve had to be changed due to the Covid 19 restrictions. We spent a quiet evening with Jane and RT at home.

Boxing Day road trip

On a glorious, Boxing day morning we set off on another road trip, this time we headed East of Pissouri. Our first stop was Lady’s mile beach, but there was such a strong Onshore wind that you could hardly stand.

We then headed towards the village of Finikaria that sits above the Germasogeia reservoir. With sweeping views across the valley we set up our picnic chairs for a light lunch.

Merry Christmas

 A Very Merry Christmas to all our Family, Friends and Visitors to The Blog.

Christmas eve

To "blow away the Cobwebs" , we took a trip over to Pafos waterfront. The harbour area is usually a hive of activity but we have never seen it so quiet. The weather was glorious as well as the lovely walk along the coast.

We returned to Pissouri bay and found a lovely picnic spot overlooking the Mediterranean sea to enjoy our lunch.

We returned home to Facetime two very excited Cool kids as we watched them open their presents with the family in the UK.

Pre Christmas Drinks and The Cool kids Save Santa

 We were kindly invited around to Jane and Arthur's house for pre Christmas drinks and a lovely meal and Rob smoked his first cigar in Five years

The 2020 Cool Kids Christmas movie is released Today on Youtube ......

Santa rides through Pissouri and Tree planting

 Santa made an appearence in Pissouri on his horse drawn, magic coach as it weaved its through the narrow streets of the village handing out gifts to the local children.

Local residents helped out with the planting of new trees on the hillside that has been terraced on the main hill that runs towards the center of the village.

Road trip to The Tzelefos bridge.

         We took advantage of the good weather and headed out on another Sunday road trip. We headed West from Pissouri and then headed North up the Dhiarizos valley

We stopped of at the Rocks of Hasampoulia to watch the rock climbers practice their skills.

 We then passed through the small villages of Kedares and Agios Nikolaos until we reached the Arminou reservoir. From the road above the reservoir there are some superb views across the valley to the Troodos Mountains.

We made our way down the meandering road to the river valley below, we took in the beautiful surroundings of the pine trees and babbling river.

We then strolled over to the Tzelefos bridge which is one of several Venetian bridges in the area. From the bridge we watched a number of Quad bike make their way up the middle of the river.

We then headed over to the picturesque village of Omodos, sadly all cafes and restaurants were closed due to the pandemic, luckily we had a picnic lunch with us.

We then strolled around the cobbled streets of this impressive village, all too soon it was time to head home to Pissouri.

Festive Safety Measures, Christmas trees and Santa's Grotto

 New safety measures  concerning Covid 19 were brought in this week by the Cypriot goverment that will last until the end of the year. These include the closure of all shopping malls, restaurants, bars and tavernas. This of course has thrown a spanner in the work of most people's plans over the festive season.

The village tree was put in the square but looks a bit lonely due to the fact that local bars and restaurants are closed.

This week we also decided to put up our Christmas tree, which we have not done for a couple of years due to our travel plans.

Back in the UK, the Cool kids made a visit to Santa's Grotto.

A road trip to Lasa

 On a beautiful Sunday morning we took a drive up towards the Pafos forest. This is a very picturesque drive with sweeping views either side of the road.

Our first stop was the village of Pano Panayia, this village is the birth place of Archbishop Makarios III. Sadly his birthplace was closed when we arrived but we did visit the square where his statue is situated and there is also a museum dedicated to his life.

We then moved onto the Kennaviou reservoir, we arrived to find that we were the only people there. The views of the forest reflected in the water were stunning.

We then drove onto the tiny village of Lasa, we were lucky enough to find a small picnic area with wonderful views across the valley.