Last day in Cyprus

The car was collected earlier than scheduled. Since we could not go far until we had handed it over that was helpful. In addition, we begged a lift up to the village and the lady kindly waited whilst we made ready to go (we had planned this for a bit later and were just taking out time)

Another view of Pissouri Square

As a result we were a little early for coffee and so took a stroll around yet more of the narrow village streets until at least the community coffee shop was open. We sat and read for some time.

Olive Grove

We also opted to have lunch back at the apartment after walking back down. Although this was really an opportunity to use up what ingredients we had left, a couple more potatoes and a small onion were deemed a good idea. We also bought some wire wool to help clean up the pans! When we arrived they looked as if they had not been used but now . . .

The walk down the beach was all downhill, quite steep at first, but the weather was just right and, apart from a few minutes later on, the day remained dry.

As already indicated, lunch comprised almost everything left in the fridge!

The first part of the afternoon turned quite chilly but by about three o'clock it was good enough to take a stroll along the beach in the opposite direction from where we walked some days ago.

At the end it was sheltered and was pleasant enough to sit and be mesmerized by the waves breaking on the beach and over the rocks. Actually, the sea was calmer than on some days.

Our last evening was spent at Limanika, the most upmarket of the local eating places. Although it was a fairly 'international' style of menus it really was excellent. Christine opted for the lamb shank , which melted off the bone, whilst Mike had chicken fillets in a pepper sauce with flavors subsequently described to us as 'fusion'. Whilst we have heard of this style, this may well be the first time to try it. Great!

We even succumbed to desserts which were of excellent quality and style. The tiramisu was quite unlike the shop one from earlier in the week and the cheesecake was to die for.

Sadly we now need an early-ish night as we are being collected at 6:30 in the morning! We should be back at the marina by just after lunch, UK time.

When we are back it will hopefully be possible to add pictures to each of these blogs, but if they are not written up straight away we will forget where we have been!