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Paphos, Cyprus - February 2012

Coral Bay

Coral Bay

Alkis at Coral Bay Hotel and Resorts

Me at Coral Bay Hotel and Resort

Paphos Harbour

Paphos Harbour

Paphos Harbour

Paphos Harbour

The Medieval Castle in Paphos

Paphos Harbour

Sushi at Samisen Japanese Restaurant, Coral Bay, Paphos

Ricky at Work - Samisen Japanese Restaurant, Coral Bay, Paphos

 

Apple Pie in October

Snapshots from Alexandroupolis, Greece

The Lighthouse has been the emblem of the town since 1880.

Unspoilt sandy beaches and amazingly clear waters are just a short walk away from the town centre.

 

Breathtaking Sunsets

Yialos Taverna - perfect for a romantic dinner by the sea under an almost full moon.

If you are on diet...don't visit Alexandroupolis! One of the many local dishes: the Thracian Sausage

 

....and ouzomeze for starters - a variety of hors d'oeuvres  (tidbits) served with ouzo or tsipouro

Easter in Cyprus

Our ..... famous "ovelias" - a whole lamb turning on a skewer over a coal fire.

Our national dish - Cyprus "souvla" is a variety of meats on a skewer and cooked in the "foukou". I was unable to find the English word for "foukou." You can see what a "foukou" is like in the photo above.

Our national drinks - ouzo on the rocks or ice-cold zivania similar to tsipouro. Or, if you don't like alcohol, a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice is the perfect appetizer.

For us Greeks, dancing is an important part of any celebration. Opa!

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Easter Memories 2005-2009

Easter Sunday 2005

The Midnight Service of the Ressurrection at Saint Raphael's Church

The Greek "Glendi" on Easter Sunday

My Tsoureki - Greek Easter Bread

My Easter Eggs 2009 

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Fine Dining

King Prawns and Maki Sushi with Soy Sauce

Carrot and Ginger Soup

Marinated Duck on Napa Exotic Salad with Honey Sauce

Fruit Sherbet with Calvados

Millefeuille with Deer, Beef and Wild Pork on Roesti Potatoes and Vegetables served with Champagne Sauce

Strawberry and Rose Panacota, Vanilla Mousse and Coulis Sauce

At  Les Etoiles Reastaurant - The Golden Bay Beach Hotel

My Valentine's Day at The Golden Bay Beach Hotel

Valentine's Gala Dinner at The Golden Bay Beach Hotel was a unique, romantic experience.

 

The Art of Confectionery

In Greece and Cyprus, this coming weekend is a festive one as we observe the second Carnival week called "tis tyrinis" (cheese week) because we tend to consume a variety of cheeses and cheese pastries as well as traditional sweets in syrup which will be honoured during the weekend. Here are a few.

Bourekia me Anari - Pastries with fresh anari cheese

Daktyla (Ladies' Fingers) - Pastries with almonds in syrup

Galaktoboureko - Custard Pie

Kantaifi

Fried Eggs for Breakfast?

Fish for Starters

Smoked fish and shellfish terrine with marinated mussels