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by Yioula
Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Abandoned Villages: Evretou
Replies: 14
Views: 7094

Re: Abandoned Villages: Evretou

Very interesting.......at least they knew how to build insulated homes back in the old days.......something today's developments are missing..........when you see these abandoned villages you realise what 1974 did to Cyprus........
by Yioula
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Coach Convoy escorted by Police
Replies: 47
Views: 13316

Re: Coach Convoy escorted by Police

The Israeli people have been in Cyprus for decades, before the Russian invasion on Lemesos there was a section past the Churchill Hotel that was the Israeli sector with Banks and shops etc.....
by Yioula
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: What did you do this morning..
Replies: 20
Views: 6979

Re: What did you do this morning..

Enjoyed an early lunch looking out onto a marina with an old friend in Plymouth........we both had grilled Halloumi with tzatziki .........the family who own the established are Cypriots........when she said to me what does this remind you of and we both said Cyprus.........you might take the girl o...
by Yioula
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: From Ezousa Valley To The Sea (almost)
Replies: 2
Views: 2113

Re: From Ezousa Valley To The Sea (almost)

Very interesting ........thank you
On the plus side it's a blessing that this massive development is on hold..........
by Yioula
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The Abandoned Rancho Appaloosa
Replies: 6
Views: 3845

Re: The Abandoned Rancho Appaloosa

Thanks Dominic........I've just looked at the website It's a fascinating place especially for me having owned horses......it's just so sad seeing it just left to rot I must say your blogs are amazing it's so fabulous to see an expat take the time to discover off beat places and share their amazing p...
by Yioula
Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The Abandoned Rancho Appaloosa
Replies: 6
Views: 3845

Re: The Abandoned Rancho Appaloosa

Very interesting..........what a total waste to see it abandoned........Dominic have you any idea what happened here
It would be a fabulous place for equine agrotourism.........but when vacated horse riding was not so popular in Cyprus as in the last 10 years
by Yioula
Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Things to Do
Replies: 5
Views: 2479

Re: Things to Do

Polis and Latchi have a walking group I think they have a Facebook page on CL (now demised) user name Tynecastle use to post the walks.
by Yioula
Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Ryanair discontinue flights from Paphos to Athens
Replies: 6
Views: 2930

Re: Ryanair discontinue flights from Paphos to Athens

Israelis had Banks and homes in Limassol 25/30 years ago before the Russians took over.
O'Brien always has a nose for new opportunities.........it's his way or no way......
by Yioula
Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sat Nav
Replies: 21
Views: 8696

Re: Sat Nav

We have a SatNav that's built into the car, it's very useful in the UK for finding your way around gives warning of queues, accidents and directs you round the area. Day to day driving it takes times to adjust to the voice commands but it's invaluable if you are not conversant to an area it also has...
by Yioula
Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Can anyone recommend a hotel in Paphos
Replies: 12
Views: 4925

Re: Can anyone recommend a hotel in Paphos

If you are looking for quality all-inclusive the King Jason is excellent have a look on trip advisor, they have an offer at present if you book direct with them, the GM Andreas keeps a very tight ship, location is not brilliant. The Elysuim is also excellent......this winter has gone through a refur...
by Yioula
Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Where do you go for a "proper" cuppa?
Replies: 20
Views: 11165

Re: Where do you go for a "proper" cuppa?

A lovely treat for afternoon tea is the Elysium ........
by Yioula
Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sunday Lunch
Replies: 55
Views: 22382

Re: Sunday Lunch

Periklis in Nata is good for Sunday lunch ........
by Yioula
Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Is this the oldest tree in Cyprus?
Replies: 13
Views: 9098

Re: Is this the oldest tree in Cyprus?

The village of Apesia has a tree over 1500 years old ....... called Terebinth
by Yioula
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Hello
Replies: 79
Views: 70930

Re: Hello

Feels like it's going to be a great site....pleased to be here......wish it to be a great success