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/