Εδώ απολαμβάνετε τις Πεζοπορίες

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Αναζητείτε ένα σύλλογο για πεζοπορίες; Συνεχίστε να ψάχνετε. Θέλετε ένα club που συνδυάζει πεζοπορίες με ψυχαγωγία και πολιτισμό; Αυτοί είναι οι Cyprus Strollers. Πιστοί στο σύνθημα μας Hiking made Pleasant. Τα γεύματα μας μετά τις πεζοπορίες φημίζονται για τις πλούσιες συνομιλίες, με τη συμμετοχή όλων. Μια φορά τη βδομάδα, μια συγκέντρωση που σας αγκαλιάζει και ανεβάζει!

Κι’ ακόμη, σ’ αυτό το club κόβουμε βασιλόπιττα και μοιράζουμε δώρα στους τυχερούς. Ξεφαντώνουμε με ζωντανή μουσική τις απόκριες. Στολίζουμε χριστουγεννιάτικο δένδρο στη φύση. Και πού αλλού θα σερβίρανε γαλλική σαμπάνια σε όλους, σ’ ένα γεύμα, χωρίς επιβάρυνση;

Γνωρίστε τους Cyprus Strollers. 12 ημερήσιες εξορμήσεις στη διάθεση σας, στο 3μηνο Οκτ.-Δεκ., χωρίς χρέωση, για όλες τις ηλικίες. Κατεβάστε το Πρόγραμμα εδώ https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. Όλη η ενημέρωση που χρειάζεστε εδώ https://cyprus-strollers.org/. Για να εγγραφείτε στείλτε e-mail εδώ xenophon.hasapis@gmail.com.

The Cyprus Strollers: Πολλά περισσότερα από μια πεζοπορία. Για 25η συνεχόμενη σεζόν.

Κάνουμε τις πεζοπορίες ψυχαγωγία

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man walk in park

Όσο κι’ αν ολοένα και περισσότεροι διοργανώνουν πεζοπορίες, οι Cyprus Strollers δεν αντιγράφονται. Έχοντας συμπληρώσει 12 χρόνια τακτικής εβδομαδιαίας δραστηριότητας, το χαρακτηριστικό που μάς ξεχωρίζει είναι ο τρόπος που συνδυάζουμε την πεζοπορία με την επικοινωνία, το χιούμορ, την κουλτούρα, το νοιάξιμο. Στοιχεία που διεγείρουν και τονώνουν την ψυχή και το μυαλό. Έτσι στο τέλος της μέρας, κάθε συμμετέχων επιστρέφει στη βάση του έχοντας 1ο ξεφορτωθεί το άγχος που κουβαλούσε και 2ο αποθηκεύσει αρκετή αντοχή για να βοηθήσει στη μονοτονία της εβδομάδας που ακολουθεί.

Για να το πετύχουμε, μαζευόμαστε γύρω από το τραπέζι μετά την πεζοπορία, όπου τρώγοντας και πίνοντας μιλάμε για θέματα που πηγάζουν από τα συλλογικά μας ενδιαφέροντα και ανησυχίες, όπως σε ένα συμπόσιο.

Γνωρίστε τους Cyprus Strollers. 12 ημερήσιες εξορμήσεις στη διάθεση σας, στο 3μηνο Οκτ.-Δεκ., χωρίς χρέωση, για όλες τις ηλικίες. Κατεβάστε το Πρόγραμμα εδώ https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. Για όποια πεζοπορία ενδιαφέρεστε, πλήρεις οδηγίες εδώ https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/. Για να εγγραφείτε στείλτε e-mail εδώ xenophon.hasapis@gmail.com. The Cyprus Strollers: Πολλά περισσότερα από μια πεζοπορία. Για 25η συνεχόμενη σεζόν.

Nepal, we are sorry

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The entire world stands in shock, at the news of the collapse of a glacier in Nepal, which was followed by a massive landslide, on Wednesday 26 August. The death toll stood at over 350 at time of writing, while thousands are missing; among them, hundreds of mountaineers. At the same time, every responsible person in the Western world feels party to this drama, and expresses apologies to the people of Nepal. Why so? There are 2 reasons.

The snow covered mountains of Nepal have lost ~ ⅓ of their ice within the last 30 years, owing to global warming. And global warming is, by and large, the result of reckless management of the earth’s resources, in the hunt for escalating profits by western entities.

Then there is a 2nd cause of disasters such as the current one. This is the thirst for novel experiences by affluent consumers who travel to places still unconquered by mass tourism. Nepal has been a prime destination. The consequence is irreparable damage to the natural environment and infrastructure of the target areas. In the case of the Himalayas, the rise of mountaineers is cataclysmic, reaching ~1000 per month attempting mount Everest. This figure is daunting. For perspective, between 1953, when Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquered Everest and 2001, there have been just 1000 such climbs!

In the words of Norbu Tenzing, son of Tenzing Norgay and President of the American Himalayan Foundation, Everest has become a place ‘resembling a playground, for individuals hungry for thrills and social recognition’, while Sherpa guides and the local population are living in poverty, risking their lives.

The Cyprus Strollers have been, over their 12 years of activity, and will continue to advocate   responsible hiking. Join us as of 3rd October, for season number 25.      

12 Years Cyprus Strollers – 7 June

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It was an astonishingly rewarding end to Season 24, with a large gathering and importantly participants from all age groups at Artemis on 7 June. Befittingly, conversations were cheerful and lunch a great treat. Many thanks to ALL. Compliments to Anna, Elena and Petros for the photos. Best wishes for a smooth summer. We meet again week one of October.

Cuckoos like a Swiss clock – Atalanti 30 May

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A bright gathering of Strollers hiked the longest trail on Troodos in good spirits on 30 May, heard cuckoos singing and had a wonderful time over lunch. Compliments to Martin for leading the activity, and to Maria and Penelope for the photos. Join us next for an extra cheer on the ultimate hike of this season here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/artemis-reclining-trees-2-trails-sunday-7-june/

Singing delight – Platys valley 17 May

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The hike of 17 May, at Platys, was a marvelous experience, viewed on several grounds: for the landscape, in a thick forest along the banks of a river; for the dry weather, under the canopy of the trees; for the lively singing of the birds, a consolation for the failure of the ‘Jalla’ and ‘Ferto’ songs at the Eurovision contest; for the calibre of participants and the joyful conversations. Compliments to Martin for co-leading the activity and to Elena and Petros for the photos. Join us next on 30 May here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/troodos-atalanti-circle-sat-30-may/ and don’t miss the Season finale on 7 June https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/artemis-reclining-trees-2-trails-sunday-7-june/

Bridges connecting Strollers – Pouziaris 9 May

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Kryos Potamos had a larger than usual flow on 9 May, and Strollers were assisting one another in crossing it at several points. Which brought out the best in everyone, while hiking and then over the delicious meal. Compliments to Martin for briskly leading the activity and to Petros and Elena for the photos. Join us on Sunday 17 May here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platys-valley-linear-sat-9-may/

Splendid party – Xylogefyro 2 May

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All participants brought something to this party at Pedoulas, which was moved a day earlier, to avoid a heavy downpour. All in good mood, with positive attitude. All successfully crossed the several streams as needed. All enjoyed the meal that completed the day. Thank you all! Compliments to Maria, Elena and Petros for the photos. Join us next at Platres on Saturday 9 May, full info here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kryos-potamos-caledonian-pouziaris-sunday-17-may/

Pedoulas hike moved to Saturday 2 May

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Our upcoming hike to Pedoulas Xylogefyro is moved from Sunday 3 May to Saturday 2 May. The decision is based on the weather forecast, which calls for partly cloudy skies during the morning hours of Saturday, with small chance for rain, while there is a 70% probability for rain on Sunday https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/c895c193afb7075351672f441cdcf12a7f3af15876aebc11a061b9293dccb3f5. Registrations requested until Friday 1 May 10 am. Thank you.

Invigorating Teisia – 25 April

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A large gathering, Strollers from 7 different nationalities, including newcomers, made the most of our outing to Madari. There was cheer at the sight of the flowers and the long views, enriching our interactions and exchanges. Compliments to Gunnar for leading the day and to Petros, Elena, Cleri and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/pedoulas-xylogefyro-linear-sunday-3-may/