We took a final stroll along the coast near our villa before setting off for the airport.
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Tuesday 13th March
On our way towards Paphos we followed this truck full of bananas.
About 20km past Paphos we drove across the top of the Asprokremmos Dam where the water level is very low.
We then headed along a mountain road approaching the Troodos mountains from the south. There were rolling green fields and the climb was steady.
The villages looked quite smart but we still met these interesting characters on the road.
There were few other vehicles around and we could see for miles.
We had seen many vineyards and several orange groves.
As we returned to Paphos the Agioi Anargyroi Orthodox Cathedral built in 1994 dominates the main road from the east.
On our way towards Paphos we followed this truck full of bananas.
About 20km past Paphos we drove across the top of the Asprokremmos Dam where the water level is very low.
We then headed along a mountain road approaching the Troodos mountains from the south. There were rolling green fields and the climb was steady.
The villages looked quite smart but we still met these interesting characters on the road.
There were few other vehicles around and we could see for miles.
We had seen many vineyards and several orange groves.
As we returned to Paphos the Agioi Anargyroi Orthodox Cathedral built in 1994 dominates the main road from the east.
Monday, 12 March 2018
Monday 12th March
The view east from our roof terrace includes four fields of bananas. Those that we buy here taste delicious being very sweet with a hint of orange.
To the south the sea against the rocks is always worth watching. This is a zoomed in photo from the terrace.
We drove towards the Troodos mountains today. The climb was steadily uphill from the coast through a mixture of natural and man-made terraces.
Once over the first summit the view opened up across much richer and greener land.
As we approached the foothills the contrast between the farmland and forested mountains was clear.
There were a few hairpin bends and pulls offs which afforded lovely views of the landscape.
The road narrows as it goes through the middle of tiny villages with no places to stop to take photos.
We heard the bells before we spotted this leading group of what proved to be a very large flock of goats and sheep.
Asprogia-Kannaviou dam presents a dramatic wall alongside the road as you approach it.
It is easy to understand why it is sited here. It is a concrete face rock fill dam that was completed in 2005 by a firm of UK engineers and a Cypriot one. The crest elevation is 414 metres.
The road led us steadily upwards to this lovely landscape and very little traffic.
Our destination was Panagia which has very narrow streets and is on the edge of the cedar forests which coat the Troodos mountains.
The view east from our roof terrace includes four fields of bananas. Those that we buy here taste delicious being very sweet with a hint of orange.
To the south the sea against the rocks is always worth watching. This is a zoomed in photo from the terrace.
We drove towards the Troodos mountains today. The climb was steadily uphill from the coast through a mixture of natural and man-made terraces.
Once over the first summit the view opened up across much richer and greener land.
As we approached the foothills the contrast between the farmland and forested mountains was clear.
There were a few hairpin bends and pulls offs which afforded lovely views of the landscape.
The road narrows as it goes through the middle of tiny villages with no places to stop to take photos.
We heard the bells before we spotted this leading group of what proved to be a very large flock of goats and sheep.
Asprogia-Kannaviou dam presents a dramatic wall alongside the road as you approach it.
It is easy to understand why it is sited here. It is a concrete face rock fill dam that was completed in 2005 by a firm of UK engineers and a Cypriot one. The crest elevation is 414 metres.
The road led us steadily upwards to this lovely landscape and very little traffic.
Our destination was Panagia which has very narrow streets and is on the edge of the cedar forests which coat the Troodos mountains.
Sunday, 11 March 2018
Sunday 11th March
Today we revisited the Archaeological Site of Kato Pafos to see the areas we had missed on our previous visit.
This is Saranta Kolones Castle which was built in 1220 but destroyed by an earthquake only 3 years later
The forum area had many well-preserved pieces of Roman architecture like this column pedestal.
The Odeon, which was built in the 2nd to 4th century AD, was one place we certainly wanted to see. It is where musical performances were given. If you stand at one certain place and talk in a normal voice, you can feel the vibrations come back at you .
The Basilica of Chrysopolitissa was built at the end of the 4th century AD and contains many floor mosaics of the same period.
Local tradition says that this pillar (St. Paul's Pillar) is the place where the people of Paphos tied St. Paul and whipped him 39 times for evangelising on the island.
The Church of Agia Kyriaki is on this site and, although quite plain outside, is beautifully ornate inside.
Today we revisited the Archaeological Site of Kato Pafos to see the areas we had missed on our previous visit.
This is Saranta Kolones Castle which was built in 1220 but destroyed by an earthquake only 3 years later
The forum area had many well-preserved pieces of Roman architecture like this column pedestal.
The collonades are part of the building dating from the 6th century AD and are made from granite and marble.
The Church of Agia Kyriaki is on this site and, although quite plain outside, is beautifully ornate inside.
Saturday, 10 March 2018
Friday, 9 March 2018
Friday 9th March
Today we spent the afternoon at Pafos Zoo just 10 minutes away from our villa.
http://www.pafoszoo.com/
Today we spent the afternoon at Pafos Zoo just 10 minutes away from our villa.
http://www.pafoszoo.com/
Thursday, 8 March 2018
Thursday 8th March
Today we explored the ancient necropolis known as Tombs of the Kings in Paphos.
http://www.visitpafos.org.cy/Tombs_of_the_Kings.aspx
This extensive UNESCO World Heritage Site contains a set of very well preserved underground tombs and chambers used from the 3rd Century BC to the 3rd Century AD.
There are wild flowers everywhere including these wild irises.
Many of the interiors of the tombs are accessible with care.
Today we explored the ancient necropolis known as Tombs of the Kings in Paphos.
http://www.visitpafos.org.cy/Tombs_of_the_Kings.aspx
This extensive UNESCO World Heritage Site contains a set of very well preserved underground tombs and chambers used from the 3rd Century BC to the 3rd Century AD.
There are wild flowers everywhere including these wild irises.
Many of the interiors of the tombs are accessible with care.
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