Best wishes to you, for health, joy and prosperity in 2016. The Cyprus Strollers have uploaded the Schedule for the new season January – May 2016, which you are invited to visit and download. We have scheduled 20 activities for the 5 months, of which 10 are to new destinations. Visit also the Activities Description section and download a complete set of instructions for any excursion that you select.
Tag Archives: Hiking
An Enlightening Stroll in Old Nicosia – 20 Dec. 2015
A large group of Strollers were led by Mary to unexplored parts of Old Nicosia and Kaimakli, on a sunny Sunday 20 December 2015. This was the last outing for 2015, and its cultural aspect made it all the more memorable. Compliments to Mary for a well researched and guided stroll, and to Amanda for sharing her photos. Best wishes to all Strollers for a Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year.
outside House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios
our walk leader outside Santa Barbara church, Kaimakli
our walk leader at a reenactment of 1900 period, with street vendor Gerard
A Definitively Memorable Outing – Larnaca Salt Lake Sat. 12 Dec.
The Cyprus Strollers participating in the outing of Saturday 12 December around the Larnaca Salt Lake had a truly memorable experience, which words and pictures cannot justly describe. About 15 min from start rain started, and we walked through some 15 min of heavy rain; this was quite a test, which forced everybody to bring out their personal best; including the walk leader, who offered a helping hand through a slippery muddy path. The delight of successfully stretching our limits was evident in the sparkling faces all around, throughout the rest of the hike. A rich meal, in which the goldfish was about the only thing missing frrom our plates, at Monte Carlo fish restaurant on the seafront, was a well deserved reward for all. Compliments to Efi, Marina and Hara for sharing their photos. Join us on Sunday 20 December at Old Nicosia, for the ultimate stroll of 2015.
tree in Christmas colours
post-rain sparkling faces
through the muddy soil
Monte Carlo parrot fish
A Fascinating Excursion – Asinou 6 Dec.
There was no exception this week: the Cyprus Strollers welcomed new participants, again. Yet, it was exciting to greet Marina, the youngest member, barely 2 years old, who got a lift from daddy. The excursion on Sunday 6 December was fascinating in all respects; the day was sunny and clear, enabling views to the north coast; attendance was large; the hike was challenging, in Adelphi forest, mainly of pine trees; and the meal was a deserved reward for all. Compliments to Laurent for leading the outing, and to Alex, Koula and Therese for supplying their photos. Join us on Saturday 12 Dec. at Larnaca Salt Lake.
very clear day, view to the north coast
in the front, youngest Stroller carried by dad
The youngest Strollers with parents, welcomed by our walk Leader
Divine pleasures on Pedieos gorge – Mahairas monastery hike, 28 Nov.
There was a large turnout, including several newcomers, on Saturday 28 November, on a sunny outing along Pedieos gorge to Mahairas monastery. Strollers discovered untapped strengths and enjoyed the 4-hours hike, the scenery of pine and other trees, the cyclamen flowers hiding under the trees, as well as our rich conversations and the monastery visit. Compliments to Christos for leading the walk and to Marina for the photos. Join us on 6 Dec. at Asinou.
A Cheerful Experience – Troodos, Artemis 22 Nov.
A large group of Strollers enjoyed the pleasures of Artemis, the very popular trail on Troodos, and a rewarding buffet lunch on a bright Sunday 22 November. Compliments to Amanda, our walk leader, for taking good care of this excursion. Compliments to Amanda and Alex for the photos. Join us on 28 Nov. on Pedieos gorge to Mahairas.
Embracing a 500-years-old pine tree
Xenophon telling story of Venetian wall ruin
Kornos new hike 14 Nov.
“Εμείς γι’ αλλού κινήσαμε γι’ αλλού, κι’ αλλού η ζωή μάς πάει…” are the words of a very sweet Greek song. Loosely translated, they tell ‘we set off for one path, but life did not happen as we desired’. This summarizes the hike of Saturday 14 November; under a bright sun, which was brighter than desired, we hiked a different path than planned, at a tangent. The path we walked turned out to be rather more interesting, since it was along hills with pine trees. The Cyprus Strollers welcomed three new members, had a good time and thoroughly enjoyed our picnic at the Kornos picnic site. See you on 22 Nov. on Troodos, Artemis.
Sunshine, seaside and a pirate boat – Sea Caves hike 31 Oct.
The excursion to Thalassines Spilies (Sea Caves) and Cape Greco on Saturday 31 October took place in full sunshine, and followed a path along the coast, with the sea very inviting in its turquoise colours. The group enjoyed many aspects, the visit to the coastal church of Agioi Anargyroi, as well as the picnic. The walk Leader had arranged everything nicely, with the epitomy being the Pirate Boat which entered the Sea Caves bay coincidentally with the Strollers! Compliments to Koula for the photos. See you on Sunday 8 Nov. at Atalanti. 
The walk Leader with the Club Organizer
Looking higher
Sea Fennel
Hike of 25 October is canceled
The walk leader and the club regret to announce the cancellation of the hike of 25 October on Kryos Potamos-Caledonian-Pouziaris, owing to the forecast of thunderstorms all morning and afternoon on Troodos. This specific activity will be planned anew in the first half of 2016.
A Wonderful Hike, along the Vineyards, 11 Oct.
We had a thoroughly enjoyable hike on 11 October, at Selladi Karamanli, in Pitsilia. We walked along a dirt road, which cuts across the rich vineyards, met local farmers picking their crop, who generously offered the group bunches of grapes. We enjoyed the exercise, the views, and the meal at the taverna. It was a very large gathering and the Cyprus Strollers welcomed many newcomers. Compliments to Amanda, for the photos.
Chestnut fruits
The Cyprus Strollers 