Paphos Life

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 ...

That may work in the Netherlands, but in Cyprus where the standard of driving is pretty low, but the tendency to speed is common, bends in the road planted densely with trees could increase the number of fatal road accidents.

Beautiful morning here in Chloraka. The dust haze has gone and the mountains standout against the blue sky! Sun feels pleasantly warm. Best of all have turned the irrigation off in the garden!

Yes,very interesting. It really would benefit all parties if a comprehensive settlement was reached.
But experience of Cypriot politics here in the last 20+years makes me feel sceptical.

Dee

Wonderful blog and stunning photos! Thanks for putting it all together!

Yes, have seen plenty of these items in Pap's, Chloraka, which is well stocked with most things!

Dee

We had a thunderstorm and short lived but torrential rain in Chlorakas abt 11am. Rainfall much needed by gardens!

Yes, it was cheap but a-bit scruffy... hopefully the refurb won't take all winter.

It was obviously wet at the time from doing its job!

Actually, even with the old Roman wall which is mainly submerged near the harbour, it is still unsafe to leave the boats which are normally moored there when a storm threatens. Hence most boat owners remove their boats elsewhere... The small sea wall around the harbour, once extended the length of t...

Sorry you take it personally and attack me. Not everyone agrees with your views about everything, Plenty of people including some Cypriots who I know have voiced a similar opinion. Although most of the few people who post on here regularly seem to agree with you.. From what you have written recently...

Yes, it was the previous Mayor. I was hoping that as our present one has done so much to change the whole sea front area, he might have had a low wall rebuilt while the major upgrade was in progress. But it seems that wasn't in his list of priorities.

Dee

I suggest you try Kassinos Rollex who have them. They also fit motors to electric garage doors.
Their shop is just off Ellados Ave, aka Polis Rd.
Tel: 26951212

Dee

Nice photos, Dominic.Thanks. I and a number of others echo your thoughts about the sea wall. As you say! Where thesea wall still exists, it does help to avoid the mess of sea weed, sand, stones etc which makes such a mess of the sea front in the rest of the harbour. A Cypriot who I know thinks the G...

It's good idea might appeal to some young tourists, but it's pretty much the end of the summer season. It will be a brave person who will hire a push bike in winter, and with variable weather. Not to mention the volume of traffic on many often narrow roads in the town.. Also some drivers are lets sa...

Yes, I' was seen by him but my particular digestive problem wasn't resolved. So I may try to see this new ((to me) Consultant.

Dee