As you walk along a typical Cypriot village street, you will notice an abundance of seating on the patios. During the summer months, it is normal for extended families to eat together outside, in the warm evenings. You may even see them move the TV to a convenient window so they can sit outside and watch the telly still. Evening walks are also a big thing in the villages. If you stroll through the streets as dusk descends on a summer night, you will meet many people doing the same. It is far too hot during the day to do any exercise.

Anyway, as I said, we are walking back towards the schools now, but when we hit the main road again we shall turn right.

This is a mulberry tree. You will find them in most Cypriot gardens. They signify good luck, and more practically provide excellent shade. When they are pruned you will be amazed at how much they get cut back. Honestly, the first time I saw it I thought the tree was dead, But within a couple of months it was back to its bushy best.

Note also the big piles of firewood. This is a necessity for most villagers, as in winter the houses can get very cold. It is important to remember that while Polemi is in the district of Paphos, it is over 450 metres above sea level. This means that it is less humid than the coastal area, but gets colder during the winter months. So during summer it is important to stock up on the wood. Normally it can get supplied by the cab load, though you can get much smaller bags from most kiosks and supermarkets.

We're back at the Corner Cafe now, and you can see the Tulip Garden in all its glory.

When we get back to Kokkinos Tavern, we shall take the left turn. This is the road to Letymbou and Kallepeia.

You can't really see it on this picture, but there are some nice rock sculptures on the roof of this building. If you turn right here you are back in the main shopping area. We shall go left though.