One of my favourite things about a vacation is idling away the time reading books I enjoy. Often this involves recapturing my youth and immersing myself in the many rich stories of Greek mythology. On my recent break to Greece (Skiathos) I had the pleasure of reading Paul Cartledge’s fascinating book ‘The Spartans.’
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Photo of the day (Troullos vibes)

Photo of the day (Phoebe)

Photo of the day (The Odeon at Paphos)

The best shots require patience.
I won’t tell you how long I had to wait to take this shots sans tourists 🙂
Photo of the day (Paphos Castle)

Photo of the day (Hooded Crow – Corvus corone)

A relatively common bird in Cyprus. This one came so close I could capture it with the smart phone.
They eat almost everything and often steal food from smaller birds and, occasionally, pork gyros from unsuspecting tourists. As long as there’s not too much garlic mayo …
Beautiful bird.
Sanctuary of Aphrodite – 10 fun facts
Today I had the pleasure of revisiting one of my favourite historical sites on Cyprus – the Sanctuary of Aphrodite.
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The Nabatean Touch on the Temple of Apollo Hylates
One of my favourite places to visit in Cyprus is tucked away in the ancient city of Kourion, the Temple of Apollo Hylates. This site isn’t just a piece of Greek history—it’s a striking example of cultural fusion.
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Photo of the day (Kissonerga sunset)
I never tire of the view from Kissonerga looking over to Coral Bay.
