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Cypriot and Proud

We Cypriots have a silly tendency: We stick to what we like and this is especially true of food. We like going to the same restaurants, tavernas, cafes and pubs forgoing some excellent choices that are now finally more available on the island.

I admit to often getting stuck in a rut when a decision has to be made about eating destinations. There are times when I fancy a favourite dish at a favourite spot but more often than not I love experimenting and will go out of my way to try something new.

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May 18, 2015 by
Cyprus, on our island

The making of Soutzoukos: A series of photos


Taken five months ago during a family visit to the village of Handria, in the Pitsilia area, where a friend’s parents live, these photos depict the making of soutzouko, a favourite traditional sweet.

Watching the process and even pulling my sleeves up to have a go was an amazing experience. Traditions and village gatherings such as these were never part of my childhood since none of my grandparents lived in Cyprus, so I adore them and find them fascinating.

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March 19, 2015 by
Cyprus, on our island

This is Cyprus— Santa Marina Retreat

Before my sister kissed her holidays goodbye, we had planned to take the kids on a little excursion. We chose the Santa Marina Retreat-which was actually our second choice but that’s only because we were rejected by our first choice due to having too many children! 4 children. Sorry. Too many. I’ll have to tell you about that one day. Anyway, so fate had it we would spend a fantastic yet very hot day in Parekklisia, Limassol, feeding fish, riding horses and walking ALOT. Georgie loved every minute of it. Except-as you can probably tell from the photo above- the moment he was told he couldn’t actually RIDE the horse. He was merely allowed to sit on it. I died when I saw this picture. I felt so sorry for my little dude who thinks he can do everything! One day, my love, I tell him.There are a number of activities to try at the retreat like archery, paintball, golf, wall climbing. We didn’t do half for a few reasons. Very young children, no booking in advance and no papas with us. Yet the kids had the time of their lives. Seclusion in the mountains: good stuff.

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September 3, 2013 by
Cyprus, on our island

This is Cyprus— Meneou, Larnaca

I live on a tiny island. Locals of my generation often complain about the impossibility of a long road trip. But what it lacks in area, it more than makes up for in character and natural beauty. These pictures are from a late afternoon trip to a beach in Meneou. Our drive, at that particular hour, was magical and one of the many reasons why I love Cyprus.

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July 26, 2013 by

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