Our week in Cyprus

So ............... full of excitement we left Asas Towers with 64Kg of luggage at 0615. A taxi quickly took us along the Corniche for perhaps the last time to the airport. We have no regrets for going to Doha and but whilst we had an OK time it was an 'experience' we will not look back with fond memories. It didn't compare with our time in Dubai, where we were spolit with our lifestyle and fine group of friends.

We made a quick flight to Bahrain with Gulf Air where we had to disembark.  This was OK as we were able to wait in the lounge for the connecting flight to Larnaca.  (see Lillian in the picture above). On arrival at Larnaca the hire car that had been pre-booked was soon assigned and we were on our way, deciding to go straight to Pervolia rather than the hotel.

Having spent so long just looking at the brochure it was great to see our house for real!We were delighted with what we saw.  The house, although covered with scaffolding looked great. Rooms whilst small compared with what we have become used to still are good sizes. The location is very good - we tried the walk to the beach. Yes it is 5 minutes! The garden looks a lot bigger than the measurements. Quick instant decisons were made that the downstairs bedroom will become the TV viewing room allowing the lounge / dinner to be exactly that and that the patio area will become part of the living area. The 'hot tub', which we have promised ourselves, although we hope will also be nice for visitors will be just to the right and a second patio area should be built in the far right of the garden for sun loungers an table.

The week was spent getting sorted and finding answers to our questions which are as follows:

Meeting with Quality Group to finalise fittings etc for the home.

This was achieved. We were able to sort the ceramic tiles for the floors and walls in the bathrooms. Lillian was also able to negotiate some changes to the layout of the kitchen

Investigate having a 'hot tub' for the garden.

Sorted along with a concrete base and extra electrical work. We have also decided to have a second small patio area placed in the corner of the garden and a gate placed in the wall which will lead directly to the swimming pool.

Investigate furniture purchases etc

Lots of visits made to stores including IKEA in Nicosia. Local stores will provide all that we will need and we will be able to make a few quick purchases and then take our time to be sure we get what we want.

Other achievements

Bank accounts established. Kitchen white goods purchased. Visits made to a number of car showrooms. Prices are higher than UK but we should be able to find a 'run around' fairly quickly on arrival.