Paphos Life

We had a sharp, heavy shower in Chloraka, but by 9.15am the skies cleared.The rest of the day till now 15.45, has been dry and sunny. But noticeably cooler, and the breeze is cold!

Many thanks for that info, Memory Man.

For the benefit of those who don't' have a computer or don't do on line banking, is there an alternative way to pay?

I think main objections come from the Greek Orthodox Church. But under EU dictats every EU country needs to have a Crematorium. Greece has one.

From what I've read in todays 'Telegraph newspaper the Palestinians of a certain London Borough don't seem too concerned about offending indigenous Brits.

Yes, I agree. Triotech is simple to operate and provides UK TV channels and many others all pre- set.

Try the Evangelismos Hospital, in the round building.

Holidaymaker, Are you a resident of the UK? I have come across some people there.who have strange ideas re wearing masks. In the UK there was an aversion to the word mask. The term there was 'face covering' Face coverings were flimsy fabric items useless as a mask. Introduced because the UK was woef...

True, a while ago I had a friend with a good off road vehicle. He had done a lot of driving on old roads with the 4x4 Off Road Driving Group and knew the old white roads well in the Paphos area. We were all amazed by the number of them, probably once in use to the number of remote old stone villages...

I was expecting that something was about to be done to try to reduce the spread of Covid. But I think it would also be sensible to wear a mask when in a Pharmacy or a Supermarket as well.

I always go to a garage such as Costas who provide the replacement battery and dispose of-the old one. Job done!

Maybe it was a slow news day... just a mention of an earthquake near Cyprus will get readers attention!

Yes, I''ve walked part of the old road that you mentioned, and also as a passenger in a 4 wheel drive, we were told that it was originally a Roman road, it still runs between Aphrodite Hills and Alektora. In one place there was still the remains of Roman stone road paving. At that time some of the R...

Its all supposition, as Max says no one knows. Probably the first settlers living in the Paphos area left traces of their presence by digging wells in the Lemba and Kissonerga area, 6000 years BC.These wells of which 3 were excavated by Archaeologists, showed evidence of having been dug with primiti...

I guess that modern day developments like the construction of the nearby motorway and perhaps the creation of Secret Valley Golf course may be responsible for blocking the old river course. Maybe the winter rain run off of river water can be stored for using to irrigate the golf course in summer? Li...

An interesting development, where a Govt let contract is concerned. The problem with many contractors is a seeming reluctance to interpret plans correctly. Many times they apparently get away with it. Certainly, when the local Govt has wanted to use its own contractor, they can do a lot of damage to...

The 'new ' bus stop near the Archaeological Park was last summer in constant use by tourist coaches. I wonder where these coaches will park next summer? The present spot where the busses are parking is right at the back of the car park opposite the Leptos Head Offices. This latter spot is arguably m...

Marks & Spences, usually have different sizes of Christmas Puddings. I bought some nice mince pies there yesterday. For small sausage rolls try a deli.

A conundrum! Like Trev, I have followed the example of other drivers when turning right at traffic lights ‘between’ the ‘2’ green lights! If you loiter the drivers waiting behind you are tooting their horns in frustration!
I decided that it must be a Cyprus norm!

Yes, like Devil I had a POSB and was encouraged to save money on occasions when I rec money in lieu of birthday and /or Christmas presents as a child. But I'm not sure what happened to my book after I grew up andI left home. So I have never had the chance to spend the small amount of money .. I must...

The low standard of education in the State run schools has for a long time been very low,specially in the secondary schools. Half day school lessons, with indolent teachers has been the norm. Local parents who can afford it send their children to private schools, like the International School. Many ...