Photos of gifts, toasts, speeches

The distinctive and inimitable character of The Cyprus Strollers drew a very large gathering of diners in Kakopetria on 2 June, for the Club’s celebration of 10 years of weekly activities in Cyprus society. A highly emotional experience for Xenophon! I express my gratitude to everybody (present were members from all age groups, from a record 15 nationalities and 3 continents) for contributing to create our unique culture of “Hiking made Pleasant”! Compliments to Sonia, Nicoletta, Anna, Maria and Petros for the photos.

The sun had covered the entire sky, not one brushstroke of cloud, and temperatures approaching 30 C, created the frame of our ultimate hike of the Club’s 20^th season on 2 June at Platania. We took a taste of climate deterioration, and adapted by taking frequent short stops at every tree shade. Participating Stollers were marvelous in completing the hike without complaining. Thank you all! Present were members from all age groups, from a record 15 nationalities and 3 continents. Compliments to Nicoletta, Anna, Maria and Petros for the photos.

A wonderful gathering of Strollers hiked, mostly under the clouds, at Atalanti on 25 May and shared a day full of witty and humorous exchanges, in a positive and tolerant mood; just like everyone’s idea of a perfect family. Compliments to Martin for leading the activity, and to Victor, Maria and Anna for the photos. Join us next for the celebration of the Club’s 10 years on the ultimate hike of this season https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platania-agios-nicolaos-10-years-celebration-2-june/

A lively gathering of Strollers enjoyed the 2 hikes at Kampos Livadiou on 19 May. The collective experience was built from an array of views, exchanges, impressions and effort; so much so, that looking back at the day, one feels that everybody and everything contributed to create a whole, which is larger than the sum of its parts. Compliments to Elena and Petros for the photos. Join us for the penultimate season activity here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/troodos-atalanti-circle-25-may/. And don’t miss the gifts and surprises on 2 June, for the celebration of the Club’s 10 years https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platania-agios-nicolaos-10-years-celebration-2-june/.

A wonderful blend of Strollers hiked on 11 May; in a thick forest along the banks of a river; in optimal cloudy weather; with spirited conversations around lunch, and contributions from frequent members as well as newcomers. That was a day that stands out in every participant’s weekly routine. That was a day that brought out the best of each one. This is the unparalleled character of the Cyprus Strollers. Compliments to Antonis for leading the activity and to Eleni and Nicoletta for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kampos-livadiou-mnimata-piskopon-and-kampos-livadiou-circle-two-trails-19-may/

We hiked and had a great time over lunch, perhaps our good mood was enhanced by the thought that we could manage to be out on a working day. Compliments to Elena and Franco for the beautiful photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platys-valley-11-may/

We needed to wait for 10 years, to experience the first Club hike that was a treat to the ears, of all senses. On 27 April, for the largest part of the new Aedonian hike participants were elated by the melodious singing of the nightingales. Compliments to Anna and Elena for the photos. Best wishes for Easter. Join us next on Easter Tuesday, 7 May, at PLATANIA (note, new destination), for a hike + lunch delight https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/petra-romiou-coastline-17-feb/

The hike to Agios Onoufrios on 21 April was a twin feast; first of flowers, then of the rich buffet at lunch. Compliments to Nicos for his leadership and to Elena and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platres-aedonian-27-april/