After a couple of busy days in Cyprus (trips to Pafos, Famagusta and horse riding) the weekend was more relaxed as we spent more time at beaches enjoying the warm spring Sunshine. Continue Reading
I was riding a lovely Thoroughbred, ex-racing horse. After the ride I gave him a treat which he enjoyed, and also made friends with a lovely young Friesian horse. I was told he bites because he’s young and doesn’t yet have the social skills, but he was okay with me. I think he quite liked me. He gave my hand a good lick and enjoyed a bit of a fuss from me. Continue Reading
Occupying 36% of the island, Northern Cyprus as an independent soverign nation is recognised only by Turkey; The Republic of Cyprus, the UN, and the EU, recognise the Republic of Cyprus as having soverignty over the whole island and consider the TRNC as illegal occupation of EU territory. Continue Reading
Another warm and sunny morning during which I swam in the pool. After lunch we got in the car and did an afternoon trip to Πάφος – Pafos. Continue Reading
As soon as I stepped out the door I was approached by a friendly little tabby cat. We are friends for life now, along with a little black and white one. Love Cypriot cats. There’s lots of them! Continue Reading
Only a week after holidaying in Scotland and I’m travelling again; not on my own this time but with Mum & Dad. We travelled to Cyprus today. I’ve been to Cyprus a few times before (most recently Spring 2019?) but this is the first time coming all together as a family. Continue Reading
I drove Mum & Dad to the beach today. We went to Λάμπες (Lambes) beach which is between the tourist resorts of Φοινικούντα (Finikounda) and Μεθώνη (Methoni). Continue Reading
I’m back in Greece (Hooray)! This is my first foreign trip since the start of the Covid pandemic – my first visit to Greece in 18 months. It feels good to get back in to international travel again. Continue Reading
My destination was the Εθνικό Πάρκο Πρεσπών (Prespa National Park). Tucked away near the borders of Albana and Northern Macedonia, the park is great for bird watching.
This morning I took the boat over from the city centre to Ioannina Island. It was actually quite busy which I wasn’t expecting; I can only imagine how busy it would be in the Summer.