And just because it is so pretty and I can, here are a few more pics of the lovely area we are in on the northern coast of Cyprus - reading in the sunshine and soaking in the warmth.
On a trail in the mountains above
Travelling along the hilltop villages and enjoying the views in search of birds and flamingoes. We went to the Salt lake in Limassol and while there were no flamingoes we saw countless bee eaters, swooping on the bees and loving them. Their colours are exquisite which this video does not capture. Ian Bloomer, a great birder kindly agreed to share one of his photos with you.
Photo by Ian Bloomer - an amazing Birder.
We did see beautiful orchids!
We then decided to go to Larnaca Salt Lake to see the flamingoes there. We had seen them when we landed on the island. Beautiful evening at Sultan Tekke mosque by the salt lake - but a big disappointment for hubby. One flamingo- must have been a teenager who slept in and all the gang had flown to lake Naivasha in Kenya. I did laugh. One solitary Mingo.
Disappointment shelved, we wandered into Larnaca and found the stunning St Lazarus square and church. The relics of Saint Lazarus were discovered in 890 - a friend of Christ. Emperor Leo VI moved the relics to Constantinople but a beautiful Byzantine Church was built on the site. He is the Patron saint of beggars and lepers.
This gargoyle seems happy enough - as we are.
Marina , you should seriously consider writing a book. Your blogs are an utter delight. HaPpY that we finally caught up with each other xx
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