Cyprus

This island has been on my bucket list for many years. A Mediterranean Island or country or divided country. Not sure yet, but I will know soon.

The flight was easy. I was only in Athen as my layover for 90 minutes. It’s crazy how these airlines can put out a small meal and beverages in an hour span and also be pleasant.

I was worried about my backpack making it, it was off to the side with the strollers, put me into a tiny panic for a second, almost like a few minutes before when I left my jacket, with my passport on the plane. Only a few rows when I realized what I was missing but then you have to wait for everyone to get off.

I got in the taxi line where I was told five minutes. After ten I was out in a car with another woman. She had been waiting 20 minutes. She gave me a few tips for my trip. She was where for a few days from Paris.

The taxi ride was just a few minutes and 15 euro. The Airbnb was next door to a restaurant so I decided to eat there and wait for my check in time. I was so tired. Had some wine and calamari and mushrooms. The dessert was kinda good!

I found the place quite easily. They had pictures on their messages. A sweet cleaning person was still there. She knew my name and let me in early. She was African, from Zambia. We chatted about my future trip to Zambia and Victoria Falls. I finally told her that I needed to sleep and she could just finish up.

It rained while I was sleeping

Rainbows!

The place is ok, very clean. Great location right on the water and the promenade.

I hate smelly pillows, better ones in other bedroom

After a well needed nap I walked on the promenade until I found a place that looked good. It’s interesting to see all types of people enjoying an evening stroll. There is some car traffic a few scooters but mostly people walking. It’s the same as so many places in Europe, this is their daily exercise and socialization.

A little vodka and tonic, halloromi grilled cheese and meatballs. Nice salad too