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We went to Cyprus during our "Winter Break" (in February - go figure) from school in Belgrade. Little did we know that we'd get in-country just in time for Carnival! It is a great big party holiday on the Sunday before Lent, and the kids had a great time at the parade in Limossal. (Breck's favorite marchers were the ones with the Big Bums) |
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We spent our first day bopping around Larnaca, sightseeing and visiting the local market there (where we found fresh strawberries -yum!). Just outside the city is a mosque where the aunt of prophet Muhammed (PBUH) is buried - it served to help remind us of the crossroads this tiny island has been throughout its history. |
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As we headed west across the island, we stopped by the small church that houses the remains of Lazarus (of being raised from the dead fame). This time he's stayed put... |
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The village of Lefkara is famous for its lace, so we stopped in on our way out west. Everything was too expensive for our tastes, but Susan had a fun stroll through the winding roads while Dave waited by the church with the kids asleep in the car. |