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by Kili01
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'
Replies: 24
Views: 290900

Re: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'

Try the Evangelismos Hospital, in the round building.
by Kili01
Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'
Replies: 24
Views: 290900

Re: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'

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...
by Kili01
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Aphrodite's Bridge
Replies: 15
Views: 95090

Re: Aphrodite's Bridge

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...
by Kili01
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'
Replies: 24
Views: 290900

Re: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'

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.
by Kili01
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Recycle a car battery?
Replies: 4
Views: 24908

Re: Recycle a car battery?

I always go to a garage such as Costas who provide the replacement battery and dispose of-the old one. Job done!
by Kili01
Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale occurred southwest of Cyprus.
Replies: 5
Views: 30835

Re: An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale occurred southwest of Cyprus.

Maybe it was a slow news day... just a mention of an earthquake near Cyprus will get readers attention!
by Kili01
Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Aphrodite's Bridge
Replies: 15
Views: 95090

Re: Aphrodite's Bridgeq

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...
by Kili01
Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Aphrodite's Bridge
Replies: 15
Views: 95090

Re: Aphrodite's Bridge

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...
by Kili01
Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Aphrodite's Bridge
Replies: 15
Views: 95090

Re: Aphrodite's Bridge

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...
by Kili01
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cabinet orders revaluation of all Akamas projects in landmark decision
Replies: 1
Views: 6272

Re: Cabinet orders revaluation of all Akamas projects in landmark decision

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...
by Kili01
Fri Dec 22, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New Bus Stations Announced, And Fare Rises.
Replies: 11
Views: 35312

Re: New Bus Stations Announced, And Fare Rises.

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...
by Kili01
Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Where to get 'Christmas Fare'
Replies: 4
Views: 27097

Re: Where to get 'Christmas Fare'

Marks & Spences, usually have different sizes of Christmas Puddings. I bought some nice mince pies there yesterday. For small sausage rolls try a deli.
by Kili01
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Traffice light cameras
Replies: 22
Views: 192545

Re: Traffice light cameras

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!
by Kili01
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: education– or lack thereof
Replies: 18
Views: 77531

Re: education– or lack thereof

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...
by Kili01
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: education– or lack thereof
Replies: 18
Views: 77531

Re: education– or lack thereof

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 ...
by Kili01
Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Traffice light cameras
Replies: 22
Views: 192545

Re: Traffice light cameras

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.
by Kili01
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: What a glorious morning
Replies: 4
Views: 17521

Re: What a glorious morning

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!
by Kili01
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Interesting article in CM today....people living here should read
Replies: 5
Views: 13476

Re: Interesting article in CM today....people living here should read

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
by Kili01
Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Seven Days In Paphos
Replies: 7
Views: 14458

Re: Seven Days In Paphos

Wonderful blog and stunning photos! Thanks for putting it all together!
by Kili01
Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Pharmacies in Chlorakas
Replies: 4
Views: 9790

Re: Pharmacies in Chlorakas

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

Dee