Map Of Cyprus

After some (unintentional) abstinence a new card from Cyprus, and a great map at that. Has a unique shape doesn't it, one of those countries you immediately recognise from the outlines. I've just checked the weather map and its still so warm and cosy there! Thank you Dorota :)

UNESCO - Paphos, Cyprus

Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was a centre of the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. Aphrodite's legendary birthplace was on this island, where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th century B.C. The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that the site is of exceptional architectural and historic value. The mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the most beautiful in the world.

I am very thankful to Iliyana for sending me this great postcard! The mosaics do look truly amazing :)

 

Braying Fellas

 

Before a break, these guys have something to say...maybe 'farewell, but I will see you again' :)  Not before long this blog will come alive again like it usually does in the late spring - I haven't realised this many postcards have piled up on my desk, I am pretty excited to show them as soon as I can! (and then we can slowly progress to a number of 30000 of visits, and another lottery, yay ;))

Thank you Monika and Newelen for the cards :))

Donkeys - Cyprus and Greece

Both donkeys are from Violeta - forever thankful for these additions to my collection! :=D

The 1st donkey is sent from a holiday in Cyprus, the 2nd is a Greek donkey sent from Romania.

Nicosia, Cyprus

I love it how i can learn something new about the world with each postcard i get! I haven't had an image of Nicosia in my head before i got this card - and now i am very happy that i do :)

Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, devided between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities by the Green Line in 1964. In 1974 Turkish Cypriots claimed the north part as the capital of their state Republic Of Northern Cyprus (which is recognised by Turkey only). There are constant efforts to unite the island...To the left you can see Selimiye Mosque, which is the chief mosque of the TRNC. This appears to be a view of the North Nicosia's old town...

Thanks to helen_orlova and her hosting in vacation RR :)