Thanks to the quite plentiful rainfall this season, the stroll along the Pedieos river banks of Saturday 21 February offered the Cyprus Strollers a pleasant, not-so-common sight: the river with a generous water flow throughout.
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All-weather Strollers at Adelphi forest, 14 Feb.
An energetic group of Cyprus Strollers hiked in Adelphi forest on Saturday 14 February. Despite the weather forecast which was calling for certain rain throughout, we experienced only light rain for some of the time, and our raincoats provided perfect protection. Among the several delights on our path were orchids, the almond trees in full bloom, the first blooming cyclamen and a small waterfall, consequent of the heavy rain of this season. Lunch at Forviotissa taverna in Asinou, by the fireplace, at the end, was an excellent reward.
Kindly note a change of date for next week’s activity, which is brought forward by one day; the hike at Pedieos river banks in Nicosia will take place on Saturday 21 Feb. instead of the Sunday. This will let people free to attend the Limassol carnival parade on 22 Feb., as requested.
A small waterfall
At last, a white stroll, Troodos 8 Feb.
It was 3rd time lucky for the Cyprus Strollers on the Artemis trail, on Troodos, on Sunday 8 February. This specific hike was called off twice already in 2015, due to snowfalls and hazardous road access. We walked in good weather conditions, which started sunny and turned cloudy, with some fog, but no rain. The trail was dry on the south side, which got more sunshine since the last snowfall, but there was snow on the north side, which added an unusual touch, but also slowed us down. Lunch was an excellent value for money at Louis taverna in Prodromos.
A Splendid Stroll in Athalassa, 25 Jan.
A large group of Strollers, from 5 different nationalities, walked in Athalassa park on Sunday 25 January, in splendid weather conditions, enjoying the natural pond, the birds and the anemones in bloom. Compliments to Andriani for the photos.
We Thank God for a Marvelous Hike at Doxa si o Theos, 17 Jan.
A wonderful group of Cyprus Strollers, made up of 4 nationalities, defied the weather forecast (which was announcing a 50% probability for rain), and hiked on Madari mountain on 17 January. We set off at Doxa si o Theos (which literally translates to Thank God), passed Moutti tis Horas and reached Selladi Karamanli. Throughout the 3 1/2 hours hike the trail was clear of snow, and the sky was part sunny, part cloudy, without a drop of rain. Lunch at Kyperia taverna in Kyperounda was the climax we deserved, at the end. Compliments to Andriani for the photos.
2015 Season set-off at an Idyllic Setting, 11 Jan.
We kicked-off the New Year program on 11 January, walking all along the Larnaca coastline, from Oroklini to Dhekelia. The setting was idyllic: the sea was quite calm, the wind modest, there was not a drop of rain, and the sky was sunny and cloudy. Compliments to Amanda for the photos.
A Happy 2015 to all Strollers
The Cyprus Strollers enter 2015 with lots of enthusiasm. Check the Activities Schedule, and print your copy. There are 20 outings scheduled for the season starting 11 January and ending 31 May, offering plenty of choice, with hikes of a variety of distance, duration and degree of difficulty, to suit every taste!
Troodos, the venue of our hike of 11 January is presently out of the reach of traffic and experiencing snowfalls. Consequently, we stay alert, and will monitor the situation as we get nearer. An international weather forecast predicts some snowfalls for Saturday and Sunday. If this forecast remains, and access roads stay closed, then we shall go ahead with an alternative venue.
Plan B calls for walking the Oroklini – Dhekelia coastline, scheduled for 31 January, if we cannot walk Artemis on 11 January. Full description for each can be found and printed in the Activities Description section.
Larnaca Salt Lake 14 Dec.: calm after the storm
On Sunday 14 December 2014, just one day after the heavy rainfall on Larnaca, the Cyprus Strollers walked around the Salt Lake; the Kamares start was flooded, and so we drove to an adjacent starting point; and what a contrast, there was no rain at all over the entire stroll; the outing ended with a meal of fresh fish on the Meneou sea front. Compliments to Anastasia for her early morning scouting of the area for damages. Compliments also to Marla for the photos.
A Pleasant Afternoon Stroll at Athalassa park, 6 Dec.
The Cyprus Strollers welcomed several newcomers and their youngest member, Jessica’s newborn boy, on Saturday 6 December 2014. We strolled around Athalassa park on a sunny afternoon, and also visited the pond. No photos, unfortunately.
A Sparkling Hike on Troodos, 30 Nov.
There was lots of sparkle on Troodos on 30 November 2014, as the Cyprus Strollers walked the Persephone trail: at last, there was snow (not a lot) on the slopes around us; and a bright sun above; and a very clear horizon as we reached the wonderful viewpoint at Makria Kontarka, allowing us to see as far as the Salt Lake at Akrotiri; lunch at Louis taverna was a pleasant reward.
Admiring the view at Makria Kontarka
Cedrus brevifolia, the endemic Cyprus Cedar tree
