Prompted by a vivid description inside two churches on the World Heritage list, all participants had the opportunity to reflect inside their inner selves. The soothing effect from this exercise was all around, and contributed to a remarkable lunch experience. Compliments to Nicoletta, Petros and Nicos for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/cape-greco-konnos-bay-circle-3-feb/
It is a nice feeling to see proof that your Club cares for you, in more ways than you thought. This caring came into action on 20 Jan. at Mandra Kampiou twice. First, when two of us stayed behind at start to wait for a member who had lost her way. Then, when another member turned back to hide behind a bush, and consequently two of us stayed put at the next junction, to ensure she wouldn’t miss the correct direction. Compliments to Antonis for leading the day, and to Nicoletta, Angelos, Anna and Petros for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/galata-kakopetria-cultural-romantic-stroll-28-jan/
For the start of Season 20, we had a large gathering of Club regulars and newcomers, from 12 nationalities. There were plenty of thrills during the two hikes and also over lunch, epitomized by the contribution from Santanu who, inspired by the Ithaca trail recited for all the story and last verse from the poem Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson (English poet, 1809-1892). Here follow the final six verses, for the edification of all:
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Compliments to Lydia, Janet and Xenophon for donating the three gifts for the three winners from our Vasilopita. Good luck to the winners and to all members. Compliments also to Petros and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/mahairas-mandra-kampiou-circle-20-jan/
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Season number 20 offers a weekly excursion up to 2 June. Check the 20 activities at your disposal here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/. Full details for each activity here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/ Join us on 14 January for an event that includes a vasilopita treat https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/lythrodontas-2-hikes-14-jan-2024/ . The Cyprus Strollers: Hiking made Pleasant.
Several factors came into play, on the hike at Adelphi forest on 28 Dec., that made the experience unforgettable. This was the 1st hike in the Club’s 10-year history that was staged on a weekday; the 1st during the Christmas holiday; turnout was massive; and very youthful, with students and young professionals on the island for a short stay; the weather was bright; there was humour and cheer all around; and lunch was a splendid reward! Compliments to Elena, Nicos and Petros for the photos. Join us on Sunday 14 Jan. for the 1st hike of 2024, together with cutting of the Club vasilopita. Check https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/ by 6 Jan. for the new Schedule for Jan – May. Best wishes for the New Year.
The hike along the coast of Governor’s on 16 December turned into a spectacle of all shades of blue, as the sea and the sky were illustrative of the variable weather conditions. Lunch was a great treat of fish and seafood, which added sparkle to the mood of diners. Best wishes to all for Christmas. Join us on 28 Dec. as we conclude this season at Spilia https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kourdali-spilia-15-oct/
There are events in life that stick to memory due to some incident far from routine, out of the ordinary. Such was the hike to Fikardou on 10 Dec., which no matter what name we gave it, it goes down in Club History as ‘the hike of two kilts’. We owe this gift of fine culture to Ken and Martin, who put on their kilts and contributed lots of good humour to the day’s proceedings! Compliments also to Antonis for leading the activity and to Petros for the photos. Join us this Saturday here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/governors-coast-16-dec/ and note, the Season concludes at Spilia on Thursday 28 Dec. https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kourdali-spilia-15-oct/
Under continuous sunshine, and a high temperature, a large group of Strollers hiked on Cape Aspro on 2 Dec., along the coast, with a resplendent, tempting, calm sea. Compliments to Antonis for leading the activity and to Anna and Eleni for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/mahairas-lazanias-and-fikardou-10-dec/ on a hike starting at 10:00, which is 30 min earlier than originally scheduled.
In adverse weather conditions, perhaps the worst this Club encountered in its 10 years of weekly hiking, a group of Strollers, which included newcomers, succeeded in concluding the hike on the mountains of Mahairas in a wonderful mood. Participants enjoyed the meal that followed in good humour, with lots of smart exchanges. Remarkably and without exception, everybody felt part of an exceptional day that led to a great personal win. Compliments to Eleni, Anna and Nicos for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/pissouri-cape-aspro-2-dec/
Are the Club members sensitive to the plight of people suffering the atrocities of a war getting more merciless by the day? The answer is Yes, as evidenced by the talks that were exchanged during the activity on 18 Nov. Can the Club members enjoy a well-earned day away from the staleness of city life? The answer is also Yes, as proven by our wonderful time over lunch. One approach does not deny the other. Compliments to Antonis for his caring leadership and to Anna, Elena and Petros for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/prophitis-elias-kionia-26-nov/
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