Mandria Murals
Published 25th of January, 2024
Farming Murals
I do know that there is a lot of farmland around Mandria.
Typical Church
The chapel in the shade here is one of the typical Greek Orthodox ones you get in Cyprus, complete with white walls and a blue roof.
Another Church
This is another typicle style of chapel. Did you know that virtually all churches are built with the Altars facing East? You could use them as a compass, though it isn't 100% accurate. Churches can be built with the Altar facing West. It is termed occidentation.
Suffering
This portion of the mural was a bit of a puzzle. Not the lifeguard station, but the lady surrounded by barbed wire above it. Anybody know what the significance of this is?
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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.
