The Patchwork Tree In Ivis Maliotou Park
I noticed this tree when I was out logging shops for the Paphos Life Directory. I was intrigued by it so thought I would take a closer look.
Is This An Art Exhibit?
In order to put together the Paphos Life Directory, I drive around Paphos filming it street by street. Then I sift through the film and take details of all the shops and points of interest that I can see. It is hugely time-consuming, but does throw up some surprising results. While scanning my copy of "From Lidl to The Mall: The Director's Cut" I was surprised to spot a tree wearing a jumper. I had to investigate, so when time permitted I visited Ivis Maliotou Park (more on that in another blog) and took some snaps.
The Tree From The North
If you look there is a tiny bit of duplication; two red fishes on yellow backgrounds. But other than that, each patch looks unique.
From The East
From the east there are a few holes.
From The South
From this angle it almost looks like a foot in a sock.
From The West
From the west, the tree looks fully covered, and the patchwork is spreading out across the floor, like a multi-coloured moss.
--- EDIT ---
It turns out that this is an art exhibit designed to symbolise peace in the Island. Amen to that.
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Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
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