For the fourth consecutive day a large cloud sits over Cyprus giving virtually 100% cover, but this time it brings heavy rain. So much for the ‘forecasting’ of those who said that the rain had gone for this summer. With the rains comes lower temperatures reducing to 64F at the coolest. While the forecasts for the next few days is a mix of sun and clouds Saturday is predicted full sun with temps rising to 84F.
It was time to say goodbye to Julia and Kevin, whose company we have enjoyed. They seemed to have had an enjoyable time. Prior to the drive to Aktrotiri we had the ‘stone laying’ each selecting the spot where their stone will sit. This time they were placed under the ficus trees, Kevin selecting the prime spot in the corner slightly propping his stone so that it sits at an angle. They both look very good. Julia’s map of Cyprus with Pervolia marked and the rays of the sun was a good idea. The standard really has been set for those who follow and we are pleased that they have contributed to the tradition. We will get quite a collection with Andrew and Eve to complete and the 'Rocks' the next visitors. They will surely complete a design around their names?
By the time we got to the RAF base the rain was belting down so it was good that Kevin was able to get a pass to take the car onto the base so we could go direct to the air terminal. Terminal? All I see is a small building with two check in desks. No duty free shops to pass the time. Goodbyes are said quickly as it is sill raining hard. We hope they will come again. Once back home the rain eventually ceased and time was spent sweeping water from the roadway and patio. It was a good time to clear more of the dust and dirt that had accumulated from the road to the estate when it turned to a clay muck during the winter storms. At least the new surface seems to be bearing up ..... but we so want a proper road.
Aldecor, the blind makers call to take away one that cover the patio doors which continually sticks and will not pull correctly. It will be back on Friday, hopefully fixed.
Lillian makes progress with the ‘swimming pool issue’ when the existing company agrees to relinquish the management of the site. One small step.
Mid afternoon the rain clears and Lillian goes shopping to re-stock whilst Andrew and Eve go for a walk. They later soak in the hot tub whilst Lillian does her ‘homework’ ready for the evening greek lesson.
The normal Wednesday evening with Lillian at her lesson and we all walk into the village to wait for her in Bar Coast for our weekly indian meal. We enjoy chatting, eating and drinking. Such is our life here.
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