A week with friends

A little behind with updating the 'blog' due to being busy and once again travelling (more on this later).

Since the last update we welcomed our last visitors of 2013 save daughter Emily coming for Xmas.  Derick and Jane Fulcher made their first visit to us although not their first visit to Cyprus which they say they visited some 8 years ago.  We have known Derick and Jan for some 25 years having first met on a skiing trip when we worked as couriers and they were clients.  As we reminisced our first meetings and their children Sophie and Sam whizzing down the slopes it only seemed a short time ago. Sophie and Sam are both married with children of their own now!

When not sitting chatting during which there was much laughing and joking we spent the week being hospitable with the normal visitor 'things to do'.  Walks along the beach and eating in the village are pretty much the norm and with the sun shining time strolling along the shore line was a great way to relax together.  A trip to Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus for lunch was a good way to see some of the island during the drive and a lovely place to visit.  An evening stroll along the promenade of Larnaca gave an idea of our town, although so very quieter than the summer months with bars and restaurants virtually empty.

A game of golf at Elea golf club was much enjoyed.  So much so we have persuaded them to join us on our annual trip to Turkey - next May 2014.

Of course there was the traditional stone laying ceremony.  A truly joint effort with both Derick and Jane contributing to the completion. D&J have a place in Cadiz in Spain hence the two maps of the respective countries.  The dotted line from Lillian to Chris represents the suggestion that we should go there next year.  That we will do at some stage - we have promised to accept the offer.