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6.8.12

Polis & Latchi

Why would anyone need a holiday when they live in Cyprus?

 Even us island dwellers enjoy taking a break from home occasionally.   My favorite spot for a holiday in Cyprus is the village of Polis, which is just over a thirty minute drive along some very scenic mountainous roads from Paphos.  We have found a very quiet hotel with its own stretch of beach, containing turtle nests as seen in the picture below.  You need to get up very early to spot the baby turtles emerging from their nests, usually between five thirty and six o'clock in the morning is the best time.  Both last year and this, I have managed to spot a baby turtle bravely making its way across the pebbles and shingle to the sea. They are mid brown in colour and very tiny.  It is very inspiring to watch these creatures emerging from the sand and struggling through their epic journey to the water.  Once they have been picked up by the current, you can  hold your breath while watching them swimming bravely out into the sea.  I am told that they always return to their original birthplace to make their own nests in future years - a lovely thought!
My other favorite pastime like many on this island is messing about in boats. Below you can see me in my favorite boat  the Santorini. I have of course slowed down dramatically so that my husband can take the photo. I don't do slow... normally!  The perfect trip if you are new to the area or on holiday is to hire a boat from Latchi harbor and take the thirty minute trip to the Blue Lagoon, which is every bit as gorgeous as its name suggests.  There you can pick-nick and swim in the stunning bay in its lovely turquoise water.  What a wonderful day out!


I am such a safe driver!
The beautiful Blue Lagoon
Latchi Harbor
The harbor & cafes
Turtle nests-the turtles appear around 6.a.m- a wonderful sight!

1 comment:

  1. Wonderful photos and article. Enjoyed it all much. My husband spent time in Cyprus and loved it and we hope to come over soon.

    I am interested in your books and will actively seek them out. I write crime also - still working on my debut novel though had short stories published.

    Good luck with everything and thanks for the lovely interlude.

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