nothing like a good road trip on an island
i was in awe of my surroundings
and then i went into relax mode
great food adventures (they needed an expert and survey says...artichoke)
shrimp cocktail stuffed artichoke...yum!
a native cypriot serving us one of the many traditional meals
i almost felt bad walking on something so historical
tombs of the kings
read the sign closely. ADVENTURES
our trip to the mosque. we had to wear head scarves and take our shoes off.
tasted an olive right off the tree. never again!
trip off the rock with the beautiful view.
the sunset on our plane ride back to romania.
so four days wasn't nearly enough time to see all that this paradise had to offer. the island itself can be crossed from side to side in about 2 hours driving so you'd think that it would be nothing to explore the whole island in a short amount of time. but factor in the amount of times we had detours on account of not knowing where the heck we were and the fact that every few kilometers there seems to be something worth seeing, and you'll realize that you just need to put your life on hold for a while and soak this place up.
it was fantastic. we were there during the off season so prices were great. the island was not crowded with people. the weather was a bit chilly but we made it work. there was fresh produce and seafood everywhere and this amazing cheese, "halloumi" (they put it on the grill and serve it with pita and olive oil) that's to die for. the ruins and historical wonders of the place are mind blowing. and the constant view around you is something that never ceases to take your breath away. needless to say, it is back on my list of places to travel and you should definitely put it on yours, especially if you're already in the area :)
many more pictures are up on my picasa site (link to the right)
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