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.
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Cyprus’ smallest waterfall – Almyrolivado 16 May
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/
Golden Atalanti – 18 April
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/
Superb weather – Doxa si o Theos 11 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/
Flowers galore – Trimiklini 27 March
The activity was conducted, in full compliance with government restrictions, with respect to covid-19. Participants were treated to the impeccable hospitality of Koula, our walk leader. A feast of flowers on our way marked the coming of Spring. Visit https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/ to note the changes brought about to the program for April.
Gerakies and Moutoullas 13 March
The activity was conducted, in full compliance with government restrictions, with respect to covid-19. Join us on 21 March at Kakokefalos https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/mandra-kampiou-kakokefalos-21-march/
Lefkara Lake – 7 March
The activity was conducted, in full compliance with government restrictions, with respect to covid-19. Join us on 13 March at Gerakies https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/gerakies-moutoullas-2-hikes-13-march/
Kapedes 21 Feb.
The activity was conducted, in full compliance with government restrictions, with respect to covid-19. Join us on 27 Feb. at Asinou https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/panagia-asinou-agios-theodoros-27-feb/
Pedieos Gorge 13 Feb.
The activity was conducted, in full compliance with government restrictions, with respect to covid-19. Join us on 21 Feb. at Kapedes https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kapedes-agios-onoufrios-21-feb/
How Odd, No photos to boast
In these times of an almost manic pursuit of photos, to show one’s accomplishments (or agony), often shared on social media, here is a message to all Club members and friends, without a photo. It is prompted by an outing of Christos and Xenophon in the forest between Kakopetria and Prodromos, on 20 Dec., whose highlight was the very rare sighting of young mouflons! First, we saw a pair on the very dirt road we were using, some 25 m in front; minutes after we saw one on a slope to our left; and much later we saw another mouflon high up by a pine tree. It is impossible to have time to take a good photo, given that this rare species of wild sheep, endemic to Cyprus, does not like human presence. Nevertheless, the magic of the moments has been captured via the lenses of our eyes. This is just a tiny example of the splendid experiences The Cyprus Strollers offer their members.
We remain adherent to Government restrictions vis-à-vis the epidemic, yet optimistic we will be able to resume activities on 16 January. Visit https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/ in a few days to read the full Schedule of events for January-May 2021. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happier New Year.
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