Dawn and Kully's final evening.

On our last evening with Dawn and Kully we met up at the Panorama bar. We enjoyed pre dinner drinks at sunset and soaked up the panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. 

From its elevated position (at or near the entrance of the village), you get views over the hills, valleys, olive groves or rural farmland, dotted with traditional Cypriot houses, and the distant coastline.

We then made our way over to the Bunch of Grapes restaurant. We sat down in their beautiful courtyard  and all enjoyed the splendid the the BOG are known for.

The courtyard is part of a traditional 200-year-old manor house converted into the inn.

It’s lushly gardened, there are mulberry trees (ancient ones) giving shade, grape vines, and lots of bougainvillea with bright colours.

Dawn and Kully and a 52nd Wedding Anniversary

Mandy's niece niece Dawn, along with her husband, Kully, arrived in Cyprus for a week's holiday in Pissouri. 

We met up at the Captain's Bay restaurant that overlooks Pissouri bay For a light lunch and a catch up

In the evening it was time to make our way down to the Pissouri amphitheatre to see the tribute act to the British 80's pop band, Duran Duran. 

On Sunday we drove up to the  village of  Prastio to help Mike and Tina celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary. We were joined by a number of friends and enjoyed a good meal and a few glasses of wine.

A wedding anniversary dinner

Mandy and I marked our 21st wedding anniversary with a celebratory dinner in the courtyard of The Bunch of Grapes in our home village of Pissouri, Cyprus.

The setting could not have been more perfect. The courtyard of the Bunch of Grapes restaurant in Pissouri, with its stone walls and leafy canopy, carried that timeless Cypriot charm that makes every occasion feel both relaxed and special.

And then, of course, the food. Each course was a delight. Fresh, beautifully prepared, and bursting with flavor.

Sitting in that courtyard, raising a glass together, and reflecting on 21 years of marriage felt truly special. It was the perfect way to celebrate not only the milestone but also the life we’ve built together here in Pissouri.

Heatwave and a birthday

Cyprus is sizzling this week as a massive heatwave sweeps the island! Our neighbouring village of Avdimou took the crown as the hottest spot, scorching under a sweltering 46°C.

Here in Pissouri we topped out at 44 degrees. We are thankful for air conditioning. Although we did have a short power cut in the village earlier this week.

Trying to get some sea Breeze we popped over to the Kyrena beach restaurant to help Tim celebrate his birthday. After a lovely lunch we enjoyed some lovely slice of carrot cake with the birthday boy.

Ocean Vision and Beer Night 2

On our second day in Paphos we awoke to temperature of 33 degrees but with humidity it made it feel like the early 40's. After a light breakfast we strolled over to the harbour an joined the Ocean Vision yacht for a 4 hour cruise. 

The moment we left the harbour, the sea gifted us a magical sight — two dolphins leaping and playing beside the boat, as if they were escorting us on our way.

We settled on the aft deck, sipping chilled drinks while the sun glistened on the water. Soon, we arrived at our swim stop, where a dip in the cool, clear sea felt like pure bliss.

Back on board, we indulged in a delicious lunch buffet served in the comfort of the air-conditioned saloon. With plates cleared and spirits high, we set sail again, cruising along the Paphos coast as a refreshing breeze swept over us — a perfect counter to the day’s heat.

That evening, we met up with friends from Pissouri for a relaxed bite to eat before wandering over to the Paphos Beer Festival. The air was thick with humidity, but icy beers worked their magic. We ended the night with the sounds of Midnight Rebellion filling the air and the taste of a juicy bratwurst in hand — the perfect close to a summer’s day.

A Weekend in Paphos Day 1

Our weekend break in Paphos began on extremely hot day in Cyprus when we drove over to Geroskipou Beach, even though we sat in the shade, we still got sunburnt. The saving grace was swimming in the beautiful Mediterranean sea.

We the drove over to Paphos where we checked into the Harbour lights apartments.

After a brief siesta we wandered down the seafront to Imperial palace Chinese restaurant. The food was very good and the service was exceptional .

We then strolled over to the harbour where they we hosting the Paphos beer and music festival. 

We picked up a couple of beers and watched the Velvet Rope band, the festival was extremely busy.

The Greeks come to Town

Last night, Pete and I made our way to the Europa Conference League clash between Aris Limassol and AEK Athens — a fixture that promised passion, drama, and a true footballing spectacle.

As arrived at the ground, hundreds of AEK fans had gathered, their voices echoing in a chorus of chants. Red and yellow flares lit up the night sky, sending plumes of smoke drifting over the stadium. 

From the first whistle, the game was played at a tremendous pace. The visitors from Athens wasted no time stamping their authority, surging into a two-goal lead that had their travelling supporters roaring in delight.

But Aris weren’t about to roll over. Spurred on by their passionate home crowd, they fought back with grit and determination. Two quick goals brought them level, and by the time the referee blew for half-time, we had been treated to a thrilling, end-to-end 45 minutes.

The second half was a more cagey affair. Both sides pushed for a winner, creating chances but unable to land the decisive blow. In the end, the match finished 2–2 — a fair result after a night of high drama and relentless energy.

The Greeks had come to town, and they’d brought the noise, the colour, and the spectacle.