tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post116456907043396288..comments2009-05-25T03:07:27.836-05:00Todd Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156730661243501832noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-291255804271236962009-05-25T03:07:27.836-05:002009-05-25T03:07:27.836-05:00There are more ‘biblical sites’ in Cyprus.. example: Larnaca at St. Lazarus Church where St. Lazarus was buried… a ton of biblical history there. Cyprus is also stated in the bible.<br /><br />Cyprus is extremely rich in history. Having been influenced by the Roman and Byzantine empire, to name a few. Richard the Lionheart also passed through there. Look for ‘ A history of Cyprus’, a book written by Katia Hadjidemetriou, any bookstore in Cyprus will probably have it. Not sure why you would expect the Mycenaeans and Minoans to have more of a connection with Cyprus… you must be thinking of Crete. Cyprus has other influences by the Assyrians, Egyptians. <br /><br />We can thank the Turkish government for the confusing and unnecessary division of the island (and of course with their illegal 1974 occupation). They do all that they can to make it as frustrating as possible to visit the north side of Cyprus. When referring to the people of Cyprus, they are Cypriots, not Greeks. Greeks are from Greece. Cypriots merely speak the greek language and have some Greece influence.<br /><br />Many sites are marked with plaques indicating their historical value. Wherever I went, I found brochures readily available.<br /><br />There are so many ‘ruins’ in Cyprus that are impressive, but to compare Cyprus (an extremely small island) to the likes of Egypt, Turkey, Rome, Greece) who were all part of Great Alexander’s Empire (settlements in the bigger countries were longer, thus allowing for more influence and bigger constructions to take place), and more obvious, much bigger countries than Cyprus, is comparing figs to oranges !!! J <br /><br />The mountains of Cyprus will still have snow in March and even April, as they are at higher altitudes. It’s best to visit May/June when it’s comfortably warm.<br /><br />Cyprus has unfortunately become a tourist spot all thanks to the Brits who have migrated there and opened up their own hotels, stores and bars…luring other Brits. The fashion in which they design their stores, bars etc is the same as in Britain, which makes it oxymoronic if a Brit visits Cyprus only to partake in a British culture in Cyprus..!<br /><br />March/April would not be a good time to be at the beach as it’s still not summer there. Beach weather begins end of May.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />~AAndreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-1164592568586046922006-11-26T19:56:00.000-06:002006-11-26T19:56:00.000-06:00The border thing is very odd. You'd think there would be a lot more security. Reading about the conflict, one could almost see they like the status quo.psychobobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766036683816425908noreply@blogger.com