Today we drove to Paphos, which is at the western end of the island. The drive from Nicosia takes about an hour and a half, most of it on a motorway along the coast. It was a delight to see the ocean for the first time since we arrived. The mediterranean was quite spectacular today, and the island is relatively green after some good rains this winter. We were amazed at the clarity of the water, although the beaches are largely empty at this time of year.
As you drive around this island it feels like you are literally looking at thousands of years of history. Paphos is a pretty town, with an old boat harbour overlooked by an 800 year-old fortress. The place has become a sort of mecca for British retirees, and as you walk down the main street there is a strange sense of 'Birmingham or Manchester'-on-sea! To give some sense of the typical demographic among the british visitors or residents, I noticed that two of the members of the legendary band Jethro Tull are playing an extended set of dates in the one of the local watering holes in Paphos. I suspect that Status Quo would also do very well here.
Whilst in Paphos, Ross checked out a car he's interested to buy, and we also spent some time observing the locals who seemed intent on riding their supercharged roadbikes at low speed along the main promenade to show off their machines, muscle shirts and jewellry. A mediterranean culture indeed.....
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| Kids playing at the Paphos fort |
Today we drove to Paphos, which is at the western end of the island. The drive from Nicosia takes about an hour and a half, most of it on a motorway along the coast. It was a delight to see the ocean for the first time since we arrived. The mediterranean was quite spectacular today, and the island is relatively green after some good rains this winter. We were amazed at the clarity of the water, although the beaches are largely empty at this time of year. 
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