Visit with us Epitaphios in Old Nicosia Churches

At 15:30 hours, in front of Chrysaliniotissa garden (http://tinyurl.com/nma87ea), on Orthodox Good Friday 14 April, we set off to visit and venerate the Epitaphios in 8 churches in Nicosia Within the Walls. No need for registrations. E-mail Xenophon if you need more detail.

Our hike on Saturday 8 April was along one of those routes that had it all. The first part – all uphill with quite a few strenuous steps – took us to the most popular waterfall in Cyprus, then through the dense and enchanting forest, crossing a stream at several points. This was the time to watch your step, breathe in the fresh forest air, connect with nature, and at some points feel the burn in your legs. At the top end of the Caledonia trail, we shifted to the Pouziaris trail, the perfect counterbalance. Mostly wide dirt roads led us downhill easily, offering some amazing views of the land and villages below. The gentle terrain was an invitation to walk side by side, chat with fellow Strollers… and start thinking of the nice lunch that awaited us at the end of this multifaceted hiking experience. As always, abundant food, drink and conversation mixed well in our group of many nations, ages and languages, making this a wonderful get together before the Easter break. Compliments to Dina for this lovely summary.

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A Pillar of Stability

At last, what seemed to be a never-ending heatwave over Cyprus, is coming to an end. At the same time, an end does not appear concerning a war involving an entire continent, an escalating cost of living, an environmental crisis and a looming energy shortage. Aspects of life turning anyone mad.

In this climate of uncertainty and anxiety, the Cyprus Strollers emerge as a pillar of stability. This Club is entering its 17th consecutive season, promising participants a breath of fresh air, once a week. Join us to experience the ingredients which set the Cyprus Stroller apart, become part of ‘Hiking made Pleasant’.

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Combine the best of two pleasures

The Cyprus Strollers do not offer just a hike, and then return home. We walk for the exercise, combined with conversations that stretch the mind and sharpen the thinking. Because the Cyprus Strollers suit people with a positive outlook on life, and wide horizons. Therefore, following the hike we continue the recreation in a taverna of choice, faithful to our motto Hiking made Pleasant. Get to know what makes the Cyprus Strollers stand out. The 15th season offers 12 day trips, in the 3-month Oct.-Dec, free of charge, for all ages. Download the Schedule here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. For any excursion that interests you, read detailed instructions here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/. The Cyprus Strollers: Hiking made Pleasant.

The little known Cypriot Nature Becomes Accessible

For those of you who are tired of the usual. You want to combine exercise with exploration. Trust the Cyprus Strollers. Because you are fascinated by encounters such as fleeting wild moufflons free on the slopes, cuckoos, Cypriot truffles, rare orchids, perennial trees, 360° panoramic views, come with us. Cyprus Strollers is the hiking club that knows the other Cyprus step by step. The 15th season offers 12 day trips, in the 3-month Oct.-Dec, free of charge, for all ages. Download the Schedule here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. For any excursion that interests you, read detailed instructions here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/. The Cyprus Strollers: Hiking made Pleasant.

Hiking Can Be Enjoyable

Get to know the recipe of the Cyprus Strollers, for hiking in Cypriot nature that will not exhaust you, but will fill you up. For 14 consecutive seasons we combine hiking with good company, friendly people, with a positive attitude in life, and wide horizons. Our motto is Hiking made Pleasant. Nature trails, forests, endemic plants, streams, rivers, geological phenomena, 360° panoramic views invite you near them. The 15th season offers 12 day trips, in the 3-month Oct.-Dec, free of charge, for all ages. Download the Schedule here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. For any excursion that interests you, read detailed instructions here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/. The Cyprus Strollers: Hiking made Pleasant.

The Cypriot nature that you Crave, at your feet

Are you thinking that you deserve deeper emotions in the countryside, than selfies and tavernas? Do you dream of getting truly close to nature trails, forests, endemic plants, streams, rivers, waterfalls, geological phenomena, coastlines, 360° panoramic views? Subscribe to the Cyprus Strollers. The hiking club that knows the other Cyprus step by step. The 15th consecutive season reserves for you 12 day trips, in the 3 months Oct.-Dec, free of charge, for all ages. Download the Schedule here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. For any excursion that interests you, read detailed instructions here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/. The Cyprus Strollers: Hiking made Pleasant.

For your Great Moments, in Cypriot nature

You are tired with life in the bustling city – home-work-home. You dream of escapes on autumn weekends. Come to the Cyprus Strollers. For hiking, with good company, friendly people, with a positive attitude in life, and wide horizons. Nature trails, forests, endemic plants, streams, rivers, waterfalls, geological phenomena, coastlines invite you near them. Try the Cyprus Strollers. 12 day trips at your disposal, in the 3 months Oct.-Dec, free of charge, for all ages. Download the Schedule here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. The Cyprus Strollers: Hiking made Pleasant. For the 15th consecutive season.

September of Big Decisions

How do you plan for the coming autumn? Do you think that you deserve a fresh start? Add an activity to your life, that combines meeting new people with hiking in the Cypriot countryside. Nature trails, forests, endemic plants, streams, rivers, waterfalls, geological phenomena, coastlines invite you near them. Meet the Cyprus Strollers. 12 day trips at your disposal, in the 3 months Oct.-Dec, free of charge, for all ages. Download the Schedule here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. The Cyprus Strollers: Hiking made Pleasant. For the 15th consecutive season.

Hike to Doxa si o Theos moves to Sunday 11 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.

Hiking and Health Minister victims of lying Troodos trippers

The news has been widely circulated and commented. Day trippers to Troodos over the past two weekends had the almost sole purpose of taking photos of themselves on snow, as is a customary ‘sport’ among many city dwellers in Cyprus, when snow falls on Troodos. Caught by the police, they reported ‘hiking’ as the cause of their outing. This distortion forced the Minister of Health to ban hikes on the island’s nature trails on 27 Jan.

This Club can only abide by the rules, even when these are unjust. We hope the ban will be lifted soon. Until then, Club Members are urged to make use of city parks and seaside walks.