There is just something about a warm fire on a cold evening… Friends in the exchange of interesting conversation… And good food and drink That just warms the cockles of the heart… way down to the toes!
Tag: Travel
Ancient Beads
As I travel internationally, I am always on the lookout for bead stores. And I am especially scouting out antique beads. I buy them and make jewellery. Last spring in a quaint, off-the-road antique store in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I found ancient amber and silver beads and handcrafted Stars of David. In Israel, I found…
Here on the Mountain…
Rain is a precious commodity anywhere but especially in Cyprus. Last week we had a steady stream of sprinkling from heaven that soaked the ground and filled our hearts with joy at the same time. Every time we visit Cyprus we find ourselves joining the locals’ prayers for rain. The land is so dry right now,…
Snow and Sea
One of the things I love most about Cyprus is the variety in terrain. It is easy to drive from mountain peaks to shore line in a short time. Last Saturday, we were on top of the Troodos mountains playing in the snow, and Sunday looking out upon the ancient port city, Paphos. This is…
Men in Kilts
Well, we all have heard of “men in black.” Here we have “men in kilts.” In the community, every birthday is important. To celebrate two of the young women’s birthday, the guys brought out a cake wearing kilts. Did I mention one of them is from Scotland? None of these kilts look truly “tartanish.”
Meze Last Night
Yesterday was the most beautiful day we have had in the past week here in the mountains of Cyprus. The sun warmed the house, so we didn’t need to turn the heat on all day. I really enjoyed basking in the light and soaking in some vitamin D. I have been sick with an old-fashioned cold for…
Scarred
I feel like I should promise not to highlight anymore sunset-over-the-mountain photos, but I just can’t… each one, even if it is a bit cloudy like this one, is so unique–so glorious. We are enjoying the sunsets from our veranda here. Truly, “the heavens declare the glory of God… ” I had a thought during worship…
A Day in Cyprus…
Yesterday we drove to the village of Koilani that is just minutes from our village, Trimiklini. The mountains are full of quaint villages like these and touring them never gets old. The ancient stones, the cobbled streets, the huge terracotta water pots reflect simpler days and life that was much harder for the Cypriots who…
haiku: ancient terracing
ancient terracing on the mountainside, every inch of land precious
Cold and Wet
It is cold and rainy. Cyprus desperately needs the rain, so no complaining here. I just can’t warm up though. I need to start moving. I am in the mood for homemade chicken and noodles, and it is a perfect day for it. Maybe I’ll warm up in the kitchen…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 