Whilst it would have been interesting to stay around Nicosia for Easter, we felt the need to get away and take full advantage of the 4 day break. Before we did, however, the kids and I enjoyed a bit of baking together and took some cake in to Ross' office for an Easter afternoon tea. The staff he works with are so friendly and have been very welcoming of our family.
On Good Friday we headed about an hour north across the border to stay at a beach resort just north of Famagusta on the east coast of the island. As you may have read from a previous blog, the Turkish part of Cyprus is fascinating; like being in a totally different country. Turkish is the main language in the north, with much fewer people speaking English, the Turkish Lira is the currency, and the houses are not only tall and half Spanish looking but the many colours of your average Ice Creamery.
Anyway, I digress....and this is dangerous so late at night. I'm going to take a short cut for this blog and tell our weekend story through a series of photos. Please enjoy...
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| Welcome to North Cyprus...the Turkish side (I think?!!) |
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| Breakfast by the Mediterrenean |
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| Kids explore the ruins of ancient Salamis, dating back to 800BC. |
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| These pylons held up the gymnasium. |
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| Mosaics decorating the Hot Baths |
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| The amphitheatre which could hold up to 10,000 people (note Anna enjoying the scenery from her pram in a horizontal position, and Angus throwing his hat!!) |
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| The kids got a bit bored of the ancient ruins...but the giant dandelions held their attention. |
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| A new Macdonalds franchise in Northern Cyprus? |
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| A majestic old church in Famagusta. The gothic architecture somewhat changed by the minaret on top; making it a mosque. Whilst Sarah was being convertedby the Muslim man at the front desk, Sam was on his knees imitating the men praying and putting the old Muslim women into hysterics. |
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| The 5th Century church of Agios Filon, where we enjoyed a picnic lunch. Situated on the Karpas Peninsula. |
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| Restaurant on the Karpas Peninsula |
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| Beautiful bays on the Karpas Peninsula |
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| Easter Sunday. On the north-eastern tip of Cyprus |
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| Golden Beach, on the Karpas Peninsula |
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| We were amazed at how hospitable people were to our kids. These were the restaurant staff at our accommodation. |
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| The kids fell in love with Harry and Nilla. |
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| The north-eastern tip of Cyprus. |
happy easter to you all. i am glad that you have being able to see more of turkish cyprus. lovely pictures and i see ronald is alive well in cyprus. i hope that they sell the fish burger which is only thing i buy at ronalds. take care and kind regards. graham
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend. Loved the Easter cooking and pleased that Sam still enjoys his Super Sam cape!
ReplyDeleteAlso what a wonderful venue for a seaside break, half your luck. As Graham says (on his birthday): just as well Ronald gives you a touch of home. Much love Maika and Pop xxx