Aedonian Rhapsody – Platres 27 April

We needed to wait for 10 years, to experience the first Club hike that was a treat to the ears, of all senses. On 27 April, for the largest part of the new Aedonian hike participants were elated by the melodious singing of the nightingales. Compliments to Anna and Elena for the photos. Best wishes for Easter. Join us next on Easter Tuesday, 7 May, at PLATANIA (note, new destination), for a hike + lunch delight https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/petra-romiou-coastline-17-feb/

Flowers around – Kapedes 21 April

The hike to Agios Onoufrios on 21 April was a twin feast; first of flowers, then of the rich buffet at lunch. Compliments to Nicos for his leadership and to Elena and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platres-aedonian-27-april/

Bridges on our way – Caledonian 13 April

On a perfectly cloudy day, a large gathering of Strollers cheerfully climbed up along river Kryos Potamos and then round the slopes of Pouziaris. We thank Elena and Eliza who playfully counted 17 wooden bridges assisting hikers crossing the river. Then there was one crossing with a slightly unstable wooden plank, for which we experienced a marvelous display of camaraderie from Martin, who offered more than a helping hand. Compliments to Eleni and Dimitris for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/kapedes-agios-onoufrios-21-april/

P.S. We express our sympathy to Lisa who, having fallen behind and cut off from the group, she stumbled on a stone, fell, and fractured her wrist.

Enjoyable Madari – 7 April

A very large gathering of Strollers, of all ages, from many nationalities, including newcomers, expressed themselves freely, hiking at Madari with a choice of length, and then over lunch. Compliments to Antonis for leading the Grand Circle and to Elena, Petros and Manish for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/caledonian-waterfall-pouziaris-13-april/

Plurality of Expression – Platania 30 March

The hike from Platania to Doxa si poses challenges owing to the many parts that make it; on 30 March the full sunshine posed one further; yet, the gathering of Strollers, including newcomers, adapted well; some walked more, others walked less; all enjoyed the lunch that followed. Compliments to Nicoletta and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/madari-watch-tower-moutti-horas-7-april-with-option-for-the-grand-circle/

Excitement at twin hikes – South Slopes 24 March

A massive turnout, people from 10 nationalities, Strollers who participate regularly, members we welcomed back, as well as newcomers, all took the challenge of the two new hikes at the South Slopes of Mahairas in good mood, and enjoyed the rich lunch that followed. Thank you for your trust in your Club. Compliments to Elena, Anna, Franco, Petros and Nicos for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/platania-doxa-si-30-march/

Resistance to Walls – Teisia 16 March

The hike to Teisia (walls in Greek) on 16 March turned into a cheerful experience for all, for several reasons. We climbed to two summits offering real 360 views, from the bay of Morphou to the Akrotiri salt lake. We welcomed newcomers, among them a very young dynamic hiker! We experienced a marvelous display of solidarity by Petros, who helped Astrid inflate her reserve car tyre following a puncture! And we shared lots of points of view around the topic of Walls, over lunch. Compliments to Gunnar for leading the activity and to Margarita, Anna, Nicoletta and Petros for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/mahairas-south-slopes-two-hikes-24-march/

5 m below normal – Lefkara lake 10 March

The weather was optimal, turnout great and the flowers of spring in abundance. Yet, despite the attractions all along our path at the dam and lake of Lefkara, the most striking impression was the level of water, around 5 metres below normal, a sad consequence of poor rainfall this winter. Compliments to Antonis for leading the event and to Nicoletta and Luc for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/madari-teisia-circle-16-march/

Hurt Nature Hurts – Asinou 3 March

There is a 200 years old pine tree along the path from Asinou to Agios Theodoros, which hikers marvel at, at every visit, a few minutes before the conclusion of the hike. Not this time. The pine is now entirely dried; a victim of the invasive caterpillar, which we also spotted around? Then there was the stream, traditionally with a flow of water, but this time dry. Besides these injuries, the Club welcomed again a cheerful group of regulars, newcomers and persons returning. Compliments to Antonis for leading the event and to Petros and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/lefkara-dam-10-march/

Variety along the Gorge – 25 Feb.

The hike along Pedieos Gorge on 25 Feb. offered many rewards. The river flow, with its mini waterfalls. Vegetation in abundance, with the sighting of orchids. Mild weather. A stop at Afxentiou’s hideout. The visit to Mahairas monastery. The variety of conversations, epitomized by plenty of humour. Compliments to Victor for steering the activity and to Elena and Anna for the photos. Join us next here https://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/panagia-asinou-agios-theodoros-2-march/