A very large gathering of Strollers walked along the coast, from Oroklini to Dhekelia and back on 10 Jan.; in spring weather, with the sun shining, the sea calm, sea gulls flying around, and no wind; it was a wonderful occasion to burn some of the festive season extra calories, further inspired by the surprise reading of some poetry by the walk leader, which sparked inspiring conversations on the way; the outing was concluded with a delicious meal at a fish restaurant. The Cyprus Strollers bid Jiawei farewell, on his last walk, before his return to China. Compliments to Teresa, Amanda and Alex for the photos. Join us at Pipis on Sat. 16 Jan.

Jiawei raising his hand

Poetry moments before walk start

The Cyprus Strollers participating in the outing of Saturday 12 December around the Larnaca Salt Lake had a truly memorable experience, which words and pictures cannot justly describe. About 15 min from start rain started, and we walked through some 15 min of heavy rain; this was quite a test, which forced everybody to bring out their personal best; including the walk leader, who offered a helping hand through a slippery muddy path. The delight of successfully stretching our limits was evident in the sparkling faces all around, throughout the rest of the hike. A rich meal, in which the goldfish was about the only thing missing frrom our plates, at Monte Carlo fish restaurant on the seafront, was a well deserved reward for all. Compliments to Efi, Marina and Hara for sharing their photos. Join us on Sunday 20 December at Old Nicosia, for the ultimate stroll of 2015.

tree in Christmas colours

post-rain sparkling faces

through the muddy soil

Monte Carlo parrot fish

There was no exception this week: the Cyprus Strollers welcomed new participants, again. Yet, it was exciting to greet Marina, the youngest member, barely 2 years old, who got a lift from daddy. The excursion on Sunday 6 December was fascinating in all respects; the day was sunny and clear, enabling views to the north coast; attendance was large; the hike was challenging, in Adelphi forest, mainly of pine trees; and the meal was a deserved reward for all. Compliments to Laurent for leading the outing, and to Alex, Koula and Therese for supplying their photos. Join us on Saturday 12 Dec. at Larnaca Salt Lake.

very clear day, view to the north coast

in the front, youngest Stroller carried by dad

The youngest Strollers with parents, welcomed by our walk Leader

“Εμείς γι’ αλλού κινήσαμε γι’ αλλού, κι’ αλλού η ζωή μάς πάει…” are the words of a very sweet Greek song. Loosely translated, they tell ‘we set off for one path, but life did not happen as we desired’. This summarizes the hike of Saturday 14 November; under a bright sun, which was brighter than desired, we hiked a different path than planned, at a tangent. The path we walked turned out to be rather more interesting, since it was along hills with pine trees. The Cyprus Strollers welcomed three new members, had a good time and thoroughly enjoyed our picnic at the Kornos picnic site. See you on 22 Nov. on Troodos, Artemis.

The excursion to Thalassines Spilies (Sea Caves) and Cape Greco on Saturday 31 October took place in full sunshine, and followed a path along the coast, with the sea very inviting in its turquoise colours. The group enjoyed many aspects, the visit to the coastal church of Agioi Anargyroi, as well as the picnic. The walk Leader had arranged everything nicely, with the epitomy being the Pirate Boat which entered the Sea Caves bay coincidentally with the Strollers! Compliments to Koula for the photos. See you on Sunday 8 Nov. at Atalanti. 

The walk Leader with the Club Organizer

Looking higher

Sea Fennel