Prompted by a vivid description inside two churches on the World Heritage list, all participants had the opportunity to reflect inside their inner selves. The soothing effect from this exercise was all around, and contributed to a remarkable lunch experience. Compliments to Nicoletta, Petros and Nicos for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/cape-greco-konnos-bay-circle-3-feb/

It is a nice feeling to see proof that your Club cares for you, in more ways than you thought. This caring came into action on 20 Jan. at Mandra Kampiou twice. First, when two of us stayed behind at start to wait for a member who had lost her way. Then, when another member turned back to hide behind a bush, and consequently two of us stayed put at the next junction, to ensure she wouldn’t miss the correct direction. Compliments to Antonis for leading the day, and to Nicoletta, Angelos, Anna and Petros for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/galata-kakopetria-cultural-romantic-stroll-28-jan/

For the start of Season 20, we had a large gathering of Club regulars and newcomers, from 12 nationalities. There were plenty of thrills during the two hikes and also over lunch, epitomized by the contribution from Santanu who, inspired by the Ithaca trail recited for all the story and last verse from the poem Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson (English poet, 1809-1892). Here follow the final six verses, for the edification of all:

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’

We are not now that strength which in old days

Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;

One equal temper of heroic hearts,

Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will

To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Compliments to Lydia, Janet and Xenophon for donating the three gifts for the three winners from our Vasilopita. Good luck to the winners and to all members. Compliments also to Petros and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/mahairas-mandra-kampiou-circle-20-jan/