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The small two room apartment is fine. A bit worn maybe, but OK. Bedroom, bathroom and a living room with a small kitchen. There's an air cooler in the bedroom and having read the manual I manage to get it to cool instead of heating. The kitchen has what you need for simple cooking. You can drink the tap water, but the taste is so-so. We'll need some bottled water instead...

Cyprus 2002 - part II.

Eric
2005-12-02 17:43:16

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he sailed to Kition, where he stayed for 30 years, until he died for the second time. However the poor man wasn't allowed any peace this time either. His resting place was discovered in 890, and a church was built at the site after his bones had been moved; first to Constantinople, later to Marseille. The church in the picture was built in the 17'th century, and the tower in the 18'th.

We pass the Lazarus Church, but don't enter. Instead we continue through the winding streets until we're back at the hotel. It is Sunday and the many shops are closed. Time for siesta...

After siesta we get a cup of Cypriot coffee at the promenade. Cypriot coffee is served in a small cup and you had better not drink too deep or you'll taste the sediment at the bottom. Let it settle before you take the first sip! The weather is beautiful. At Hobo Café there are many tables outside and most are occupied. Sunday seems to be family day when Cypriots air the children. Just beside Hobo Café is "Hobo Games" with machines, mechanical mounts, automats and lots of stuff for children. An amusement park en miniature and the kids love it. If the kids can manage on their own, the parents, friends and family sit at a table drinking coffee and enjoy something sweet.
Family day & bubbles Family day & bubbles

This kid was irresistible in his joy when he succeeded to make a soap bubble. Successes were few due to poor technique. Most times his pout punctured the bubble before blowing and I guess he swallowed most of the soapy water, because when he spoke his speech was more bubbles than words!

We dine at a restaurant, Archontiko, at the promenade. All guests are tourists. The service is kind, almost oily. Food is plenty and OK although not tops. Helle gets grilled Halloumi (sheep's cheese), the salty variation, and I get Taramosalata (roe salad). Compared to the roe salads I have had at Greek restaurants back home this is almost fruity, sweet/sour and a consistency like airy mayonnaise. Helle's main course is grilled pork (a bit tough) and mine is Kleftico (oven made lamb). A Cypriot red wine Othello, accompanies. We finish with Cypriot coffee and brandy. The local brandy is poured with a generous swing and is "only" 2£. Helle wants Metaxa, the Greek brandy, and the waiter asks whether she wants it from the bottle or a miniature. Helle says: "Miniature please", and with much ceremony it is brought from a locked cabinet.

The price is £37, which is high. Included is £2 for the live music, which of course is OK, but not announced. Maybe that is taken for granted here, who knows? Helle's miniature plus ceremony is £5, which here is comparable to robbery, but never mind - we're not on holiday to save, but it doesn't urge me to recommend the place.