The end of school and a family visit

Sarah and Roger at St Hilarion castle

Summer has well and truly arrived in Cyprus, with the thermometer topping 40 on most days last week.  School finished a few weeks back and the kids are all slowing down for the long summer break.  Over recent weeks we have enjoyed the regular end of school activities with various concerts and presentations. This year-end was a more significant one for Jessie with her graduation from Year 6, and there was a great show and presentation to mark this occasion.

It has also been very special to have a visit from Sarah's brother Roger, his wife Bonnie and their two boys Ben and Bryce from the US.  The cousins reconnected quickly, and spent some great time together enjoying the various sites of Cyprus, including climbing castles, ancient ruins, medieval harbours, swimming at beaches, diving off boats, rocks and cliffs, watersliding and mountain visits. An action packed week was had by all, and many good memories for the cousins together.

Birthdays for both Ben and Bryce

Some jumping off boats. First Angus......

Then Ben....

Then Sam....

And Anna also!

Clear water around the caves at Cape Grecko

Roger, Bonnie, Ben and Bryce at Salamis ruins

OH&S Cyprus style!

A walk around Konnos Bay

It's never easy to get the Piper kids
to pose for a photograph!

Waterfights at home!

A great time together for the cousins

Primary school finished!