An ease of restrictions and Walking

As we enter our sixth week of Lock down due to the Corona virus, the Cypriot Pesident went on tv to announce a relaxation of the rules during the Corona virus crisis. From the 4th May.....

 (i) The number of permitted movements within a day by sending SMS increase to three (3). Ban on movement remains in place from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.

(ii)As of May 4, the exercise of religion will be permitted in churches, mosques and other places of worship, provided that there are no more than 10 persons present. The decree on weddings, christenings and funerals remains in force.

 All businesses in retail trade, except commercial centres and big department stores, can start operating. It is understood that the operation of the shops shall be governed by the safety and health protocols as these will be determined by the competent Ministries of Health and Labour.

(iv)  Flee markets, street vendors and bazaars can open for business, always under the terms and conditions included in the relevant instructions of the Minister of Health.

(v)   Tourist offices and tourist agents can start working again.

More rules witll be relaxed later in May as long as there is no spike in the number of cases reported.

We have managed to go out Walking on most days and some of the trees and plants have exploded with colour in and around the village.

Fourth week of Lockdown

President Anaastasiades addressed the Republic on tv to urge the general public to comply with the Lock down measures.
As we enter the Cypriot Easter period, things are obviously very different this year, with no church services, no parades, village games or souvla, the Cypriot BBQ.


Like a lot of families we have been keeping in contact with our family in the UK via video calls. This week we spoke to "The Cool Kids" who were kept busy with their new trampoline and a round of face painting.

Back in Cyprus, one of our residents took the opportunity to fly a drone over our village and surrounding countryside with some spectacular results.

Third week of Lock down in Cyprus

As we enter the third week of Lock down in Cyprus due to the Covid 19 virus, life settles into a strange daily routine.  Our home has never looked so clean, after breakfast we have a meeting to plan out our day ahead.

We are still allowed out once a day for a short time to conduct day to day tasks, shopping, exercise, doctor or hospital appointments.

Rob had a doctor's appointment earlier this week in Limassol which is a 30 minute drive away, he said that he had never seen the Motorway/Highway so quiet. The Police had various check points and Rob was pulled over and questioned, at a distance, about the reason for his  movements and had to show his documents through the windscreen.

On the plus side of things, the weather has improved and we have had several day of sunshine with a light breeze. 

A 100th Anniversary

Today (April 2nd) marks the  day 100 years ago, when Rob's Father, Billy, was born. 

Billy was born in the City of Cardiff in the UK. As a young  man he joined the Royal Air Force and served in Africa and the middle East during the second World War.

After the War, he married Val in 1958 and Bill began a 35 year career in the National UK telephone company, then known as the Post Office, but today know as British Telecom.












Bill enjoyed many years as a season ticket holder at Cardiff Rugby club and enjoyed a pint down at the local Grangetown Conservative club.