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On one of my afternoon visit's Rob wanted to get into the pool, and to my astonishment, the hotel had that covered too.  The lifeguards brought out this amazing winch-type harness, which has a secure borehole specifically poolside.  In a few minutes, the winch was set in its place, and they lifted Rob into the harness, which swivels over the water and lowers Rob onto a lilo so he can safely float, keeping his head above water.

The Tombs of The Kings, one of the most important archaeological sites in Cyprus has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980.  It is located and forms part of the archaeological Park of Kato Paphos.

... At midnight all the lights are extinguished in the church and the priest comes from behind the doors of the altar carrying a candle.  Walking to somebody in the front row and lighting their candle, this person and so on then pass the light from candle to candle and the light fills the church, symbolizing the Resurrection.  Everyone then kisses one another and exchanges the words 'Christos Anesti' - Christ has risen, 'Alithos Anesti' - truly He has risen. ...

aka, National Organization of Cypriot Fighters, in 1955.

Its April, that means summer's well and truly here, with temperatures expecting to surpass the mid 30°s Centigrade ... There's loads happening all over Cyprus, coz Orthodox Easter is on Sunday April 20th so we're expecting it to be a really busy month with Cypriots travelling from all over the world to experience the heritage and culture of Easter in their home country ... check out Tony's preview here ... More ...

I love a game of cards, and Poker is one of my favourites.  So, I was really happy to catch up with Asteros, the manager, at the Cyprus Poker Federation, Ayia Napa for a coffee and a chat.  Asterios said, "The Cyprus Poker Federation was originally established back in 2019 to help advance Poker in Cyprus, and is dedicated to promoting the game and supporting the local poker community" ... Click on the article for a map and More ...

I've just got an email from the Paralimni Youth Organisation about the Protaras Summer Festivals in 2025 ... Namely The Summer Film Festival and Moonwalk ... Click on the article for More ...

Every year we think it rained more and it's colder than last year, but I'm sure this year it did and it was. OMG How cold???  But you'd better not blink or you’ll miss spring, that’s the first two weeks of March, when the blossoms are out, floral aromas everywhere and everything is sooooo green … I just love it!

'Tsiknopempti' in Cyprus’ aka Smoky Thursday or "Barbecue Thursday," and to us its any excuse to light a BBQ ... The beloved tradition in Cyprus that marks the beginning of the final stretch before Lent. Normally falling on the Thursday of the second week of the pre-Lenten period, this day is dedicated to indulging in grilled and roasted meats before the fasting season of Greek Orthodox Easter begins ... leading us to Green Monday.

Andrew Rafferty with Two Sides of Phil Collins, one of the world's best tributes to the legend himself ... This guy looks like Phil, dresses identical and sounds just like him ... and as we hadn't seen rain since May this cover of 'I wish It Would Rain' was quite apt!