The 80's Agenda and Cardiff Bay

On a beautiful Summer's evening we wandered down to the Pissouri amphitheatre for a night of 80's music. The night started with the girl trio "Soda Pop" who soon got the crowd  up on their feet dancing. Then the rock group 80's Agenda took to the stage and gave a great performance, playing the hits of the 80's.

There was a lovely carnival atmosphere in the amphitheatre and some real characters in fancy dress.

Meanwhile back in Cardiff Bay, Lisa reported that there was a superb

atmosphere in and around the City  before the Champion League final.

Local Apricots and Kim's house in Pachna

This week Mandy popped down to the Foutas family farm to buy a few kilos of their locally grown apricots, returning home, Mandy got busy making apricot cakes and chutney, both were delicious.



On a very warm day we made our way up to the village of Pachna along with Mike and Tina. We called in to see our friend Kim who is refurbishing an old village house. We had not been up to see the house for about 12 months and the improvements made  were clear to see.

After a cooling drink on Kim's new terrace, we made our way up the hill to the Linos tavern for a lovely lunch on their veranda overlooking the Troodos mountains. 

Meeting the Grand daughter and Two Champions Finals

This week Jude met his baby Sister  and "Nanny Pat" met here Grand daughter, Cari, for the first time.

As Pat said after their meeting " For me its like I've won the lottery. Money couldn't buy this feeling"

Also this week our old City of Cardiff hosted the Men and Women's European Champions League Finals (Football.) Reports say that the City looked splendid with the City center and Cardiff Bay decorated in Preparation of the Finals. Down in Cardiff Bay they even built a floating football pitch for the "Legends game"

Kyrenia beach and Friendly Labradors.

On a beautiful, Sunny afternoon we joined Mike and Tina for a Sunday lunch down at Kyrenia beach restaurant. The Mediterranean sea looked a picture with its various colours of Blue.

After lunch we returned to Pissouri and had a "Sun-downer" at Mike and Tina's house with its spectacular view of the coast from their garden.

On the way home we stopped off to play with two beautiful Labradors that live at a neighbour's house in Pissouri.

Introducing Cari and The Cyprus cookery School

We are thrilled to announce the News of the arrival of Cari, a daughter for Sarah and Lee.
Cari was born on the 26th May 2017 weighing in at 8 pounds 13 ounces and a beautiful little Sister for Jude.

The Ladies (plus 2 gents) of Pissouri had a day out at the Cyprus cookery school in the village of  Paramytha. The lesson included tips on making bread, pasta, sauces and deserts. All of the "Pupils" has a wonderful day out and hope to return later in the year

Day 5 - A Sunny day in Lapta and Lunch in Ampeli

This morning we woke to find the sun shinning and a light breeze, after an excellent breakfast we relaxed on the Almond's new terrace that overlooks the pool and the spectacular mountain range.

All too soon it was time to say Goodbye to our friends and make our way back to Southern Cyprus after enjoying a lovely short break.

We drove back to Pissouri and had lunch in The Ampeli restaurant whch was advertising a new Sunday buffet. The Ampeli  has superb views along the Valley with The Troodos in the background.

Day 4 - A close shave and Sheena's birthday .

The day started with thunderstorms and heavy rain, but by the time we made the short drive into Kyrenia town the clouds had parted and the sun shone.
While the ladies did some shopping, Bryan and Rob visited a barber's shop for a haircut, shave and wax.

In the evening, as the sound of thunder echoed around the mountains,  ten of Sheena's friends gathered at The Almond tree hotel to help celebrate her birthday complete with a custom made 'Pantie' cake and some live guitar music.
  

Day 3 - The Harbour and The Almond

Today we were due to get thunderstorms in the Kyrenia area, this was disappointing News to hear because we were booked for a day's sailing on the 'Vela' and with the weather reports, the Captain decided to cancel the sailing.

We decided to still go down to the harbour, it was a lovely morning but we could see the 'Witecaps' breaking out at sea from the breakwater.











We then made our way over to our next Hotel , The Almond village, which lies in the Lapta area, with its friendly service, comfortable rooms, beautiful pool area and stunning grounds this is probably the finest Hotel that we have stayed in, in Cyprus.

At the rear of the Hotel is a vegetable garden, a chicken coop and a pen with 3 Ostriches.

In the afternoon we were joined by our friends from Pissouri, Sheena and Bryan and we enjoyed a lovely meal at the poolside restaurant.