A very large turnout, made up of long-standing members and newcomers, people of all age groups, from 8 years up, and from a multitude of nationalities, hiked Artemis on Sunday 4 October, at the resumption of regular activities post-covid lockdown. Participation was in flesh as well as in spirit, with tenderness as well as elation.

There were members who arrived quite late at hike start, yet respected their lunch booking and were compensated by all the joy at the table. There was a member who put the call of duty and solidarity above some bodily ache. There was the very touching joining of hands along the path by mother and son. There were many spirited exchanges over lunch. And there was an impromptu somersault by a most lovable young member, to cap it all! A collection of moments no camera can capture.

Compliments to Nicos for leading the event and to Antonis, Anna and Yannis for the photos. Join us on 11 Oct at Prodromos and remember to send in your registration (there will be no mid-week e-mail reminder) https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/prodromos-zoumi-stavroulia-10-oct/

Amid the widespread fear of covid-19 we had a surprisingly large turnout for the hike at Trimiklini on 14 March. Just another vote of trust in the Cyprus Strollers, the only hiking club on the island bringing you a firm schedule of weekly hiking activities committed months in advance, a dedicated website, a high sense of responsibility and an international members list combined. Thank you to all. Rewards were plentiful, among them the spotting of the quite rare lilac anemone. Discussions not surprisingly centered around the virus threat and measures announced. Reassuringly, the parting message was drawn from Mr. & Mrs., a popular TV series of a few decades ago, which closed every week with the same urge: Be Nice to Each Other. Compliments to Britt and Dimitris for leading this successful outing. Compliments also to Anna, Maria and Stathis for the photos. Join us on 22 March alongside Pedieos Gorge, for which the club is enforcing a strict procedure of pre-registration and approvals, in response to the virus threat https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/pedieos-gorge-mahairas-22-march/

The club’s decision to move the two hikes at Gerakies and Moutoullas from Saturday (forecast with all-day rain) to Sunday ought not make anyone feel smart; it was simply fortuitous; as it turned out, the day was sunny and dry; but there was a flip side to our luck, because our taverna of choice could not accommodate us on the Sunday and we had to compromise with another venue; which proved below the standards you have come to expect and enjoy with the club. Notwithstanding the dining experience, we all agreed to return to base holding on to the very romantic impressions we experienced at the short stroll around the waters of Moutoullas; which one justly called a corner of paradise. Compliments to all diners for your understanding. Compliments to Nicoletta, Maria, Nana and Antonis for the photos. Join us on 8 March at Galata https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/galata-cultural-stroll-8-march/

All Strollers at Kapedes on Sunday 23 February contributed their remarkable determination to take maximum benefit from the activity. Consequently all blended into an energetic ensemble, members from ten different countries of origin, enjoying the scenery, the stream flowing, the early blossoms of the almond trees, the exercise, the weather and the well-deserved buffet lunch. Compliments to Stathis, Anna and Panayiotis for the photos. Join us on 29 Feb at Marathasa valley https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/gerakies-moutoullas-29-feb/

A very large gathering of Strollers hiked along the coast at Governor’s on Saturday 15 February in dry, albeit windy conditions, proving the allure of the sea, even if rough. Compliments to Stathis for leading this outing and to George for the photos. Join us on 23 Feb. on Mahairas https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kapedes-agios-onoufrios-23-feb/

Strollers at Platania on Sunday 9 February were entertained to several delights. Among them, the snow on the sides of the dirt road and on the slopes, which made familiar nature views look unfamiliar; a hike along a road which offered safe exercise; the welcoming of students, in Cyprus for one semester, choosing the captivating practice of getting to know a new place on foot. Participants stole the show, however, on account of the magnificent array of bonnets worn, to protect from the near-zero temperatures; the dash of romanticism as seen by the writing on snow; and the high spirits and camaraderie over lunch. Compliments to Anna, Antonis and Panayiotis for the photos. Join us on 15 Feb for a coastal hike https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/governors-coast-15-feb/