Nicosia, north and south, and farewell to Polis


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May 27th 2022
Published: May 30th 2022
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The panorama is part of the view from the house. In the evening the sun looks as though it is rolling down the end of the Akamas Peninsular to set in the sea. I am back in Polis with Barry & Carolyn, having returned from Gazimagusa (Famagusta) back to Nicosia where I spent 3 nights which gave me the chance to walk around Nicosia (Lefkosia) old town ( in the Republic of Cyprus) and North Nic... Read Full Entry



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Scarfos stone BridgeScarfos stone Bridge
Scarfos stone Bridge

In the countryside, at one time the stream underneath moved sideways so the bridge did not cross it anymore but now it has been redirected back to its earlier course.
By Kissonergis, in AG Leventis GalleryBy Kissonergis, in AG Leventis Gallery
By Kissonergis, in AG Leventis Gallery

He used myths & allegories as a pretext for painting female nudes. Later he concentrated on landscapes.
Many of the paintings deal with everyday scenes Many of the paintings deal with everyday scenes
Many of the paintings deal with everyday scenes

Dionysios Kallivokas, Portrait of an Elderly Woman
Art & Fashion in AG Leventis GalleryArt & Fashion in AG Leventis Gallery
Art & Fashion in AG Leventis Gallery

A special exhibition, didn’t really make sense to me as I couldn’t appreciate the art connection but maybe others can.
Small church near PolisSmall church near Polis
Small church near Polis

It burnt down and was rebuilt with recently painted frescoes
The Cyprus pied WheatearThe Cyprus pied Wheatear
The Cyprus pied Wheatear

White headed but difficult to see in the sun
Caves in gorgeCaves in gorge
Caves in gorge

Where EOKA members hid from British troops



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