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November 28th, 2010 | Cyprus

Riding in Cyprus – Lefkara and the Mountain Passes…

We met at the turnoff to Skarinou, and began what was to be an unforgettable few hours of riding…

After my long ride to Pafos and the southern highlands with Ramos on Friday, I thought that apart from the ride I would make to Kerynia to take the ferry back to Turkey, my […]

November 27th, 2010 | Cyprus

Larnaca Aqueduct…

Last visit to the Larnanca Post Office to send "stuff" home…

After dropping off a parcel at the local Post Office in Larnaca, I went to see the aqueduct, known locally as “The Kamares” or “The Arches”, on the western side of town…

I had ridden past it […]

November 26th, 2010 | Cyprus

Riding in Cyprus – “Getting Lost is Half the Fun”…

Within half an hour of leaving Pafos, we were climbing up into the mountains…

We climbed high up into the mountains, and stopped to enjoy the views presented to us…

We passed through the villages of Varvara and Axylou, and stopped at a monastery where Romos […]

November 26th, 2010 | Cyprus

Riding in Cyprus – Pafos and its Castle…

When I reached the spot where I had parked the Big Fella, I found him deep in conversation with this beguiling creature…

The hussy that had the Big Fella captivated…!!

“Pardon the interruption, but have you seen Romos and his White Knight..?” I asked…

All I got in reply was a throaty hum […]

November 26th, 2010 | Cyprus

Riding in Cyprus – Pafos Archeological Site

The thoroughly modern entrance leading to the ancient Pafos Archeological site…

Near the tip of the Pafos Peninsula and the yacht basin, is the heavily developed tourist section of the city… It is here that I parked the Big Fella, as suggested by Romos, which would give me easy access […]

November 26th, 2010 | Cyprus

Riding in Cyprus – King’s Tombs and Catacombs…

Entry to the vast cemetery…

At the main gate, the importance of its heritage is proudly displayed…

For those looking for a bit of history and culture during their visit to Pafos, it is worth noting that the entire two has been designated a World Heritage and Cultural Site, and no […]