Just as we prepare for the new Oct.-Dec. season of hiking with The Cyprus Strollers, the real life story of a remarkable woman makes one appreciate the multi-faceted goodness of this sport. Read this fight-for-life piece here https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2021/07/23/hiking-as-medicine
Readers know that the founder of this Club had founded the Athens Strollers, in his years in Greece. It is with great grief that I draw the words that follow. The wildfires in the outskirts of Athens are burning down a significant ‘lung’ of the Greek capital. Tatoi is a large forest, corresponding to what Athalassa is for Nicosia, but multiple times larger. Tatoi lies just below Parnitha, the main mountain overlooking Greater Athens.
You can imagine that there exist(ed) a good number of trails, which the Athens Strollers have walked time and again. With the present fires, it feels as if one part of myself and my memories is burning down. May this catastrophe end immediately and may it be the last one. (Photo credit Yiannis Kolesidis)
Compliments to those members who could not make it for the 1st hike, yet participated in the 2nd hike, as well as the lunch which marked the conclusion of this season. Thank you to each Stroller for your kindness and loyalty, in a season with disruptions, due to the pandemic. The 29 May event took us to Madari and Pezounokremos.
It was sunny and fresh on Troodos on Saturday 22 May, which contributed to a very pleasant day out, on two trails, one new and the other a lovely circle with long views. Compliments to Anna and Antonis for the photos. Join us on SATURDAY 29 May for the finale of this season https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/selladi-pezounokremos-2-trails-30-may/ and note hiking commences at 10:00.
Can there be beauty in a small waterfall? They say beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Which describes the rewards in store for the Strollers at Almyrolivado on Sunday 16 May. Compliments to Antonis for the photos. Join us on 22 May on Troodos for this season’s penultimate activity, and note we start hiking at 10:00, not at 11:00 https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kampos-livadiou-mnimata-piskopon-2-trails-22-may/
No camera can beat the lenses of our eyes. Truly, hiking in nature offers rare views, which one can admire for the few moments they last, and by the time you take out a camera, they are gone. Such was the case with the several trout we spotted swimming upstream in Kryos Potamos on Saturday 24 April. As if their sighting was not sufficient to help Strollers through the week to come, we were entertained to some more pleasures during the hike at Pouziaris. To cap it all, we enjoyed one of the best meals this club has had in its history, at JR taverna in Trimiklini. Compliments to Antonis and Anna for the photos. Join us on our next outing, when the covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
In Greek mythology Atalanti was a virgin huntress who promised to marry the man who could win a running race against her; Atalanti lost to Hippomenes when she stopped to pick up three golden apples that he dropped in her path. The party on Sunday 18 April at Atalanti trail enjoyed much, much more; summer weather, dense forest, the singing of cuckoos, in a harmonious blend of members who came back after a long absence, regulars as well as first-timers. Compliments to Anna and Yiannis for the photos. Join us on 24 April at Platres https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kryos-potamos-caledonian-waterfall-pouziaris-24-april/
The hike of 11 April from Platania to Doxa si o Theos took place on a very clear day, in superb weather; participants were cheerful and conversations flowed both during the hike, as well as at the lunch table. Compliments to Yiannis for the photos. Join us on 18 April at Atalanti https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/troodos-atalanti-4-april/
Today’s (10 April) activity is moved to tomorrow, Sunday. All other conditions remain unchanged, incl. the Nicosia meeting point, which stays at the big church of tis Theou Sophias. The reason for the change is obvious, when you look at the weather forecast: rain today, with high probability, dry on Sunday https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/60e0b387504002b169d1f2a9fb6125b7181a36945d04a9fbcb95fa85c58e0114. Anyone wishing to participate on Sunday, please write to the walk leader, specifying if you are staying for lunch as well or not.
The stroll in Galata and Kakopetria on 4 April offered remarkable impressions, varying from the clear waters of Clarios river to the flowering fields, reminiscent of paintings by the impressionist Claude Monet. The club welcomed new members, who blended nicely with existing members and all enjoyed the treat of a rich meze meal after the walk. Compliments to Anna and Maria for the photos. Join us on 10 April at Platania https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platania-doxa-si-10-april/
The Cyprus Strollers 