Paphos Life

We were shut down yesterday (Saturday) for most of the day. We are in Tala.

Also EAC started to install so called smart meters to have a better control of their grid in order to avoid too high voltage and getting stable frequency. In response to a change in frequency, inverters are configured to change their power output to restore the standard frequency. Does this mean th...

Thanks to both.

A question for the experts: Even during a period of curtailment (when the EAC shuts down your solar harvesting for net metering), are you still able to use the energy your panels are producing during that time? In other words, is this a good time to use appliances, cook, iron, etc, because you can s...

I like cooking and sometimes to get it perfect some ingredients are missing. So I tried to prepare German type Sauerkraut (cabbage) as I got glasses with raw German Sauerkraut from a friend, but very important spices/herbs: Juniper berries and caraway I could not find anywhere in Paphos supermarket...

I like cooking and sometimes to get it perfect some ingredients are missing. So I tried to prepare German type Sauerkraut (cabbage) as I got glasses with raw German Sauerkraut from a friend, but very important spices/herbs: Juniper berries and caraway I could not find anywhere in Paphos supermarket...

I have learned the following: Acetazolamide is the medication sold in Cyprus for altitude sickness. (Branded Diamox in some countries.) I will be travelling to Peru, moving to a high altitude by plane, with no chance to slowly acclimatise. I have decided to take acetazolamide as a preventative measu...

Apparently there is no way to know if you will be affected by altitude sickness, i.e. they cannot test you. But if you are affected, it can be severe and ruin your holiday. Will report back for the thread when I know more.

Has anyone found altitude sickness tablets in Cyprus? If so, what was the name and did you take them?

Tuppence wrote: ↑Sun Sep 22, 2024 2:24 pm Safe at Home Medical Alert Service https://www.mccareathomecyprus.com/medical-alarms/

Interesting. I did not know of this alarm service. Do you use it?

Can anyone recommend a good sleep therapist in the Paphos area. My personal problem is that as soon as my head hits the pillow around 10.30 i,m out like a light.( so far so good ) but i wake up around 2am to 3,30am and can never go back to sleep. Its been suggested that at my old age you dont need ...

While walking in the Pomos area a few months ago, one of our group twisted her ankle. Two of us had to walk several km to our car and guide the ambulance back to our friend because they couldn’t follow a Google Maps PIN. They were driving a 4WD so that wasn’t the problem. The track was wide and easi...

Kim is excellent. I found her on this forum. We have a Chow Chow and take him to Kim every 2 months, brushing him ourselves in between visits. And yes, you must book ahead with Kim.

Thank you. Will try BOC. I am not going to the US but to South American countries where tips are given in USD. If BOC cannot help, I will have to wait till I arrive in S America.

Does anyone know a forex bureau in Paphos that will change euros to dollars and give me some notes in small denominations, such as $1, $5 and $10 notes. I need this for travel, and Hellenic does not have small-denomination notes, even if you order them months in advance. Thanks.

trevnhil wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:34 pm That is interesting, that it is bigger. The plus point for me is that when I do go there is underground parking to keep my dog cool while he is waiting in the car ..

You have your priorities right!

If you are an S1 holder you are exempt from paying tax on GESY contributions. In 2019 I was advised to contact Tsoula Michael at the MOH with my name and id number stating I was an S1 holder and received back an official document stating I was not eligible for contributions indefinitely. Not sure i...

WHL wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2024 6:07 pm I was told that you still have to submit one so they can calculate how much gesy there is to pay?

Yes, I am confused about this too.

Is it okay to use soapy water on plants? Not sure.

Our water is so hard we had to install a softener. Softened water should not used in garden.

Water butts are sensible and best if part of pre-construction planning as part of your overall rainwater and A/C and heat pump drainage systems. You need big (ideally concealed) tanks in the right places plus a system to pump out the water into your irrigation system. Not difficult to plan but can b...