Although we did nothing, today was nice
A lovely sunny day in Larnaca
Didn't leave our room til 1. She enticed
Me to the cafe just across from there
The Cafe Da Vinci, sat in their chair
Outside for the 3rd or 4th time, to eat
Drink and enjoy the sun and, after hours
I persuaded Josie to use her feet
And go for a short walk along the streets
Looked in souvenir shops, leisurely pace
A few euros spent, then went for dinner
At Alexander's on the seafront - please
No more calories, we're full, belly size
Red alert, please don't give us any more!
Fri 4 Nov
Sunday, 6 November 2016
3731 - Cyprus 6
A warm sunny day, what we came here for
I've accepted she doesn't want to do
Much, or go places, adventures or tours
Consequently, there was no rush, we knew
It was going to be relaxing. Nice blue
Sky, sat at the roadside cafe, breakfast
So noisy, sound of lorries as we chew
Then walked round Larnaca a while, and passed
Shops old and new, and markets full of tat
Jo bought something at last, good to see her
A bit more relaxed, scarf for mother, few
Tourists this time of year. Cold drinks and chats
But when the sun sank behind buildings, our
Time to head for the hotel - stay there, too...
Thur 3 Nov
I've accepted she doesn't want to do
Much, or go places, adventures or tours
Consequently, there was no rush, we knew
It was going to be relaxing. Nice blue
Sky, sat at the roadside cafe, breakfast
So noisy, sound of lorries as we chew
Then walked round Larnaca a while, and passed
Shops old and new, and markets full of tat
Jo bought something at last, good to see her
A bit more relaxed, scarf for mother, few
Tourists this time of year. Cold drinks and chats
But when the sun sank behind buildings, our
Time to head for the hotel - stay there, too...
Thur 3 Nov
3730 - Cyprus 5
A not done very much sort of a day
Never had a day quite like this before
An almost doing nothing holiday
No pictures worth taking, mostly a yawn
Not even a decent meal to restore
To life. From memory, nothing happened
We did walk along the Larnaca shore
Nice walk, but shadows already lengthened
Getting colder than holiday's start - end
Still a few days, still a few days away
Why bother going to Limassol, what for
When J will just protest and me defend
Every decision, including which way
Left or right? Everything seems such a bore!
Wed 2 Nov
Never had a day quite like this before
An almost doing nothing holiday
No pictures worth taking, mostly a yawn
Not even a decent meal to restore
To life. From memory, nothing happened
We did walk along the Larnaca shore
Nice walk, but shadows already lengthened
Getting colder than holiday's start - end
Still a few days, still a few days away
Why bother going to Limassol, what for
When J will just protest and me defend
Every decision, including which way
Left or right? Everything seems such a bore!
Wed 2 Nov
3729 - Cyprus 4 -
Can't believe it's the fourth day already
Mind you, the first day was just getting here
At last, left Larnaca - capital city
Nicosia was where we went, Nicosia
It was a maze of narrow streets, appeared
To be very little to see, just shops
But few attractions, not even a beer
Today, two smallish meals, 5 euros, tops
Per person, very cheap at least. Jo dropped
Food on the floor for the street cats - many
Of them roam the cafes of Nicosia
And Larnaca too. Tomorrow might pop
To Limassol, they say it's worth a see
We're now midway through our Med holiday
Tue 1 Nov
Mind you, the first day was just getting here
At last, left Larnaca - capital city
Nicosia was where we went, Nicosia
It was a maze of narrow streets, appeared
To be very little to see, just shops
But few attractions, not even a beer
Today, two smallish meals, 5 euros, tops
Per person, very cheap at least. Jo dropped
Food on the floor for the street cats - many
Of them roam the cafes of Nicosia
And Larnaca too. Tomorrow might pop
To Limassol, they say it's worth a see
We're now midway through our Med holiday
Tue 1 Nov
3728 - Cyprus 3
Hot sunny morning, so went out walking
As J lay in, thinking about her shower
Hopped onto the beach and went out paddling
In the warm Med (warm to a Britisher -
Warm even at the end of October)
Took pix, selfies in the sea, then walked on
To the bus-stop - trips to Agia Napa
To Limassol or Nicosia. Won
The battle with Jo in the end, we're goin'
To the capital tomorrow. Sitting
On the beach, golden sunset, late bathers
Then an excellent value meal within
Kalamaki - seafront Greek-style cuisine
Establishment, too much food to eat there!
Mon 31 Oct
As J lay in, thinking about her shower
Hopped onto the beach and went out paddling
In the warm Med (warm to a Britisher -
Warm even at the end of October)
Took pix, selfies in the sea, then walked on
To the bus-stop - trips to Agia Napa
To Limassol or Nicosia. Won
The battle with Jo in the end, we're goin'
To the capital tomorrow. Sitting
On the beach, golden sunset, late bathers
Then an excellent value meal within
Kalamaki - seafront Greek-style cuisine
Establishment, too much food to eat there!
Mon 31 Oct
3727 - Cyprus 2
Tried to lie in, despite lying on the floor
Josephine sleeping soundly on the bed
Sunday morning, church bells around the square
And as we lie there, choir songs room-invade
Greek Orthodox, once Byzantine, parade
I got up first, Jo is slow, like her Mum
I shopped for shorts, trainers, razors, and made
A purchase of fridge magnet and icon
From St Lazarus icon shop, and then
When we were both ready, two breakfasts for
Jo and me, safely in umbrella shade
Outside the Cafe da Vinci, talked on
For more than three hours. Back in our room, saw
A wedding in the church. Tea-time omelette
Sun 30 Oct
Josephine sleeping soundly on the bed
Sunday morning, church bells around the square
And as we lie there, choir songs room-invade
Greek Orthodox, once Byzantine, parade
I got up first, Jo is slow, like her Mum
I shopped for shorts, trainers, razors, and made
A purchase of fridge magnet and icon
From St Lazarus icon shop, and then
When we were both ready, two breakfasts for
Jo and me, safely in umbrella shade
Outside the Cafe da Vinci, talked on
For more than three hours. Back in our room, saw
A wedding in the church. Tea-time omelette
Sun 30 Oct
3726 - Cyprus 1
Slept well, woken up by alarm at 8
Finished my packing, but forgot some things
Got train to Wilmslow, Josie wasn't late
Got to Liverpool Airport, had a drink
Waited on the staircase, finally boarding
Got taxi to the Hotel Opera
Watched TV til we felt time for sleeping
We are in Cyprus, town of Larnaca
Amazing view of St Lazarus Square
Out of the window, the church tower looks great
The Greek and Cypriot flags both flying
It's nice for November, warm atmosphere
One problem with our room - double bed. Wait -
I'll sleep on the floor... My bones were hurting :(
Sat 29 Oct
Finished my packing, but forgot some things
Got train to Wilmslow, Josie wasn't late
Got to Liverpool Airport, had a drink
Waited on the staircase, finally boarding
Got taxi to the Hotel Opera
Watched TV til we felt time for sleeping
We are in Cyprus, town of Larnaca
Amazing view of St Lazarus Square
Out of the window, the church tower looks great
The Greek and Cypriot flags both flying
It's nice for November, warm atmosphere
One problem with our room - double bed. Wait -
I'll sleep on the floor... My bones were hurting :(
Sat 29 Oct
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