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Castle & Abbey Views

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25.02.26

Buffavento Castle

We drove 6km along a single lane track to the parking. Fortunately, we didn’t see another car, soul or livestock.  The castle was special as on different levels, all with different views.

Monument to a Boeing 727 that crashed in February 1988. Fortunately only 15 on board. No survivors.
We headed up to the castle, just visible on the skyline
After the climb, we we relieved the castle was open
Amazing views from different levels of the castle
The other direction… east
A bath with a view of Nicosia!

Bellapais Abbey

A short drive onto Bellapais Abbey. We came in the back way through narrow twisty roads. Not for the first time in N Cyprus have we been glad we are not in Jez the motorhome.

The Abbey, was not free for J, but at about €1 each and another €1 to park, it was hardly a rip off.  Obviously a tourist spot … there were quite a few visitors.

Inside the church
Refectory now concert venue, but you’d need warm layers as it was cold
Loved the colored glass
Blossom and Greek eye

We didn’t treat ourselves to coffee by the Abbey, but drove in search of proper Turkish Chai. We passed the smart English School of Kyrenia … annual fees a snip compared to UK fees at £11,000 p.a. for years 10 & 11.

Local cafe to our apartment… but Liptons. So disappointed

Back at the apt, we slowly froze. The air con unit which should heat, just didn’t.  On for 10 seconds, then off for 60. I messaged our host, whilst wrapped in a blanket.  Before the aircon had time to complete a cycle, there was a knock at the door. Our host and English speaking grand daughter delivered an electric heater.  The grand daughter attends the English School of Kyrenia.