http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Steamy/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Steamy en-us Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:47:03 +0000 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:47:03 +0000 Well itrsquos been a couple of months since I have blogged so I am trying to think of what needs mentioning to update everyone.I suppose one of the key things to mention is the continuing wonderful weather. There has been the odd spell of cooler times and we have seen some rain but the average daytime temperature at the moment is about 22C. Sitting in direct sunlight on the patio the temper http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-456851.html The 24th September 2009 was one year on from when our journey started.What a wonderful year with many and varied experiences. They say travel broadens the mind. I agreed with the sentiment before and even more so now.We had decided to celebrate the day by having a day out and visiting the monastery at Kykkos.Having looked at the map we decided to go via Polis not the most obvious route but http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-439835.html Sunday September 6th is my birthday and Monday 7th September is our fourth wedding anniversary. So sometime in July we had decided that we would book ourselves a little holiday in Ayia Napa around this time and get to do some exploring of the other end of the Island.Pat did some surfing and research on the internet and booked us into a hotel called The So Nice Boutique Hotel Ayia Napa for http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Famagusta/blog-435082.html Following several requests I have created this entry an update on life.Well here we are as I start to type up this blog the date is 4th August 2009. It has been a month and a half since the last entry and we have been enjoying the Cyprus summer.One of the more significant findings from our life is that time doesnrsquot slow down. The weeks whiz past with no lesser speed than when we were l http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-426378.html Sunday 7th June 2009We had decided on a beach day and took a drive up to Ladies Mile Beach just outside Limassol.The wind was kinder to us today than on our last visit and we there spent a very pleasant time soaking up the sun.I hadnrsquot realised how gradual the drop was and you can walk quite a way out before you achieve much depth. There were a lot more people about today.We had a lunch at http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-409167.html Sunday 31st May 2009 saw us with an early start and a drive off to Larnaca airport to pick up my parents for a fortnights holiday with us.This was our first drive in this direction and we arrived not long after they had got through the arrivals and outside.We had a quiet first day as they had travelled overnight and did a wander around Kato Paphos in the evening.Monday we took a drive up to L http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-405873.html We spent more time travelling around visiting places with Patrsquos mother.Friday 15th May we strolled around Kato Paphos had drinks at the Seagull restaurant overlooking the Lido.Saturday 16th May we had a long drive out and visited Kolossi castle and the on to Akrotiri to look at the RAF Station. A short drive around to Ladies Mile where Pat and her mum had a paddle in the water. Lots http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-401447.html The good news is that with effect from today Wednesday 13th May 2009 we have broadband wireless internet connection. We are back in full time contact with the world.Our last week has been busy with Patrsquos mother having arrived a week ago we have been enjoying ourselves as tour guides. We actually havenrsquot had much chance to sightsee previously so having someone here to show around http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-398942.html Following our return we have been gradually settling further into our new life. There are a number of legal business and personal matters that we need to sort out not least our residency the car water electricity home internet access finding how to best to get mail and so on.There are a number of ways of founding out information you ask someone who has done something similar you ask the http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-397429.html Well so much has happened. Having settled into the apartment time passed by.The weather was still decent. The temperatures were generally above 15C most days and not much below 10 overnight. A fair amount of rain which generally fell in massive deluges. The Island being short of water this is a good thing. The reservoirs which were at 5 of capacity when we arrived were at 16.1 when I left http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-392689.html Well we've been here a week now and gradually getting our feet under the table.At first we didn't really know where we lived. I know that's a strange thing to say but we were driven out the first time by the Estate Agent to this and another couple of properties. So not knowing the area we had to ask for directions and it took us until the third time to drive straight here without making a wron http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-368972.html Steve Pat MeadowsGrand Tour 2008 2009Started Wednesday 24th September 2009 Rendlesham Suffolk EnglandFinished Thursday 22nd January 2009 in Konia Paphos Cyprus.Number of days 121Miles completed 7210Number of Ferry crossings TenNumber of War Graves Visited Approximately 500000Number of nights without a bed TwoDifferent places of accommodation 43 excluding above Countries Visited http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-368971.html Wednesday 21st January 2009.Today is 17 weeks travelling.We relaxed for a while in the room.Not long after six we went to the internet room todo some surfing.Then for a walk to get something to eat. Pat was allowing me a chinese again tonight.There were a few that we had spotted but we ended up down near the front at a place called Chloe's. Very ornate and smart on the outside. The inside turne http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-365960.html Monday 19th January 2009.The Hotel is a large Seafront resort hotel with lots of facilities.Pat took advantage of the indoor swimming pool and sauna. I had a sleep.We left the room sometime after six and went exploring the Hotel we found the bar.Pat celebrated our arrival in Cyprus with a couple of glasses of sparkling wine and I had a coke light and a coffee. A number of British people in the http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-365731.html Monday 19th January 2009.The ship finally sailed at two o'clock in the morning.Both of us slept a little. The crossing was smooth. We are that much further East and the dawn broke just before seven.We finally arrived at Girne at nine am. The ferry is a roro but everythiing backed off the way it had come on we were able to turn round of course.We drove off and parked where we were told. Next c http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Cyprus/Paphos/blog-365128.html Sunday 18th January 2009.We started to get up about seven thirty. Another bright start to the day.We went down to breakfast and enjoyed some of the buffet breakfast.We went down to reception and checked out. A guy was sent off for the car.We loaded up and headed off. It was about nine fifteen. Pat had figured a route out via the airport to keep us clear of having to drive through the town. The d http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/blog-365124.html Saturday 17th January 2009.We set the alarm for seven. Breakfast was from seven thirty and as we were both going to have something we both washed and dressed.Breakfast was a self service buffet and we had cereals and toasts. We could have had eggs but didn't bother.Back to the room gathered our stuff and down to reception. Paid the bill asked for the car and it was there by the time we were re http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Mediterranean/Antalya/blog-365123.html Thursday 15th January 2009 continuedWe went down to reception bar area about eight thirty had our usual drinks and updated the blog.We then went up into the town and had a short walk around. On the way back we popped into the pastry shop and bought some lovely cream and chocolate cakes. These were eaten in the room in very short time.Friday 16th January 2009.Today brings another new adventur http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Turkey/Aegean/Bodrum/blog-365121.html Whilst we were in Rethymno Crete on Wednesday 7th January 2009 we were in a bar called La Bamba. We were discussing our travelling and so on. This was following our cancelled ferry to Santorini and the next available ferry was to be on Saturday thereby extending our stay in Crete for a short while longer.Whilst we have no schedule and the delay really made not the slightest difference to us http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/blog-365089.html Wednesday 14th January 2009.We went to the reception at about eight o'clock did some surfing and had some drinks. It was pretty windy so we didn't venture out. We bought some crisps the other day and ate them in the room.Thursday 15th January 2009.A bright start to the day. Still a little windy.I keep forgetting to mention that next door to the Hotel is some form of Military building and ev http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Greece/South-Aegean/Kos/blog-363789.html