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Magnificant
This building seemed majestic to me. Clearly abandoned since the 70s, it nonetheless maintains an air of dignity.
Looking Back at the Patchwork
As we walked past the ruined shop, we couldn't help but glance in the window. We photographed an old poster on the wall, which presumably promoted Keryneia, a city in the north of Cyprus, as a holiday destination.
Storeroom
Another old shop had become a storeroom, and accumulated assorted belongings and knickknacks from the last 40 years.
Residential Area
Beyond the shops we came into a residential area. The roads looked like they had all recently been laid. I'm not sure what the metal structures at the side of the road are supposed to be though. In places they have clearly been flattened, so are not very robust.
Lovely House
We had to stop and admire both the paintings on the wall and the fine vines.
One thing we love about Paphos, and Cyprus, is that you can take off in any direction in a city and wander around without any fear of being intimidated or mugged. In a lot of cities, if you wander off the beaten track, especially if you are carrying a camera, you will be considered fair game. In Paphos, people just look a bit surprised, and grunt a "yassas" at you if you make eye contact. Sometimes they will try and have a chat, though our language skills let us down there. Imagine that happening in London!
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
