Ignoring the forecast of heavy showers, Paul and Judy invited us around for the first BBQ of the year. Paul was in charge of the chicken and did it in his own unique style. A small beer can full of herbs and spices was  inserted into the chicken for cooking, this also helps to keep the chicken upright.
Result.....perfectly cooked chicken.

 We have felt 2 Earthquakes within a week here in Pissouri. The first occurred last Saturday when were were having a quite drink with friends in a local bar, it measured a magnitude of 4.2 and its source was 28 miles South of Paphos.


The second quake happened at 4.30pm yesterday afternoon, this one measured a magnitude of 5.9 and its source was some 78miles East of Crete.

Georgia's 8th Birthday 2011

Mandy put her cooking skills to use to make a cake to celebrate Georgia's 8th birthday. Family and friends gathered for a party and and afternoon of  fun and games.

While watching the International football match on Saturday evening we felt the ground shudder. A 4.2  Magnitude earthquake hit Cyprus at 16.25 local time.

Gerry and Joanne threw a St. Patrick's day shindig with a traditional Irish stew washed down with Jameson's whisky. There were also rumours of clog dancing, you know who you are...Mary !

   

 Lisa's Travel Adventure 2011
11.  On her final leg of her adventure Lisa flew to South Africa, visiting Cape Town, Joburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban. But the highlight of her trip was her visits to the National Parks including Addo Elephant park and the Kruger National Park.

  




  

Lisa arrived back in Cardiff on the 11th March 2011 after spending 5 months on the road and covering an amazing 67,728 miles on her various journeys.

  

Dodging some heavy showers, Rob & Steve hiked the Alektora loop, there is very little shelter in this area so they were lucky enough to only get caught in one downpour. The estimated distance was 13K.

For the last week this part of Cyprus has been lashed by high winds, heavy rain, electrical storms and hailstones. According to the forecast,The weather is due to break tomorrow, lets hope so. 
Yesterday we popped down to Cape Aspro to watch the rollers come crashing in from the sea. 

Paul and Judy

Paul and Judith (Judy, Judy, Judy ) were kind enough to invite us around to their home for lovely meal. We were joined by Steve & Mary and Phil & Linda.  The only complaint of the evening was the missing Brie cheese !

Girls Night In

Tracy organised a "Girls night in" at her house in Pissouri , after a lovely meal the girls played their party games, sadly details are not allowed on this site due the sensitive nature of the Publisher.

Burnt Thursday

Pissouri village square was venue for Tsiknopempti (Burnt Thursday), this is the Thursday eleven days before the start of lent when locals have their last taste of meat before Easter.
Several BBQ's were laid out in the square and Mike and Harris of The Vineland taverna laid out tables and provided food and drink for all.











After a few glasses of wine the traditional Cypriot Dancing began and Del-Boy showed us some of his newly learnt moves, see a report Below

Edith's 86th Birthday

Mandy returned to the UK to celebrate her Mother's (Edith) 86th Birthday in Redditch, near Birmingham.

Mandy also got the chance to meet her Great, Great Nephew, Jake.





While stayin with Roy and Janet, Mandy enjoyed a Lamb dinner, special Report Below.

On a beautiful February morning we set off for a walk along the hills that surround Pissouri. It feels as if Spring has arrived early in Cyprus this year.
This area is minutes away from the centre of the village but so quiet and picturesque.

               

Lisa's Travel Adventure 2011


10. Lisa flies from New Zealand to Fiji,  and arrives at  in Nadi which is located on the Western side of the main Island of Viti Levu.   Check out the travel blog.

Next Stop...South Africa