Briefly back to the UK (2)

And now it's circus time!
Going to the circus reminds me of my childhood when our Dad used to take Pete & me to Belle Vue near Manchester. 

This time the big top was just by Nadine's school.

We were joined by Philippe too.

The clowns were really funny...

...getting lots of audience participation.

But the show was mainly about the acrobats

I'll let you peruse several short video clips.

We loved it and will certainly return for more one day. Gone are the days of wild animal acts: no bad thing.

Briefly back to the UK (1)

Back to the caravan and Nadine visited with AlfnBets on Easter Sunday.

Alf proving he's finally taller than Mamie Tine.

Easter egg hunt at the van. It looks a bit damp to me.

We visited old friends Pauline & David. There's a chance they'll visit us in September.

One day I met my mate Murray at Saltaire Brewery in Shipley. Saltaire Blonde has become one of my go-to beers.

There's a lot of beer in these two tanks...

...and plenty of beermats celebrating their beers behind the counter.

Odds & ends to finish our trip to Cyprus

We had a wonderful time, meeting lovely people and visiting amazing places, but as always it's also good to be going back home (home being the UK this time)!

We walked back from the Tombs of the Kings along the coastal path...

...with magnificent views over the Mediterranean. Can you spot the shipwreck again?

This photo was taken a couple of days earlier but I'm sure you'd agree it's worth posting here.

We saw lizards everywhere, a larger species than we have in La Tranche.

Arriving back in Paphos we found yet another historical site...

...the Basilica of Panagia Limeniotissa, dating back to the 5th century but destroyed in several earthquakes.

The Hondros Taverna, the oldest taven in Paphos. We only had a coffee there but it has an excellent reputation.

But how could we finish our trip without a couple of glasses of ouzo?

The Tombs of the Kings

We walked two kilometres north of Paphos to the Tombs of the Kings, wrongly named as in fact they were the final resting places of local aristocrats. Once again we had free entry. Getting old has its benefits!

It's a huge site and there weren't many people about.

In the middle distance you can spot a shipwreck, a victim of the off-shore reefs.

Being spring we had lots of colourful flowers to enjoy...

...especially this cyclamen, clinging to the rocks.

Some of the steps were a little tricky but I made a valiant effort most of the time.

The burial chambers were mainly series of niches

Tine being curious...

...and me being curious...

...not realising that access was available nearby.

Proof that I managed the steps...

...and Tine too.

Anyone good at Ancient Greek?

All with a vista over the Mediterranean. Wonderful!

Omodos & Zenon winery

To finish our excursion we visited the beautiful small town of Omodos.

It's a town of narrow streets...

...and at the centre the monastery of Timios Stavros (the Holy Cross)...

...in which there are many crosses on display.

This cross contains fragments of rope at the centre...

...which reputedly is part of the rope that bound Christ to the cross.

Of course we had to have a break for a glass of rosé...

...and a sample of halloumi bread. Delicious!

Omodos is in a wine-growing area and our final stop was at Zenon winery.

Our guide talking to the very friendly owner of this family business.

Just think, all these full of beautiful wine...

...and also these bottles.

I certainly don't disagree with this sentiment!