About bananas on Cyprus

I hope everybody knows that banana is a grass like bamboo. And it's one of the height grass in the world. In Cyprus, this grass grows 3-4 meters. The fruits of this grass include berries, which we call bananas.

Bananas in Cyprus

Bananas in Cyprus

Banana plantations  in Cyprus are located  in the Paphos area in the direction to Laci.  They stretch along the coast of the sea, sometimes grabbing a mountain range.  All products are supplied to the domestic market and enjoys a good demand. Perhaps the leaves, flowers and other parts are going to feed the animals. Known fact that the young banana leaves great help heal burns and wounds.

Adventure Planet - or where to go in Paphos with kids

3rd of September 2013 we spent a great time with our kids in Adventure Planet. It was already second time we went there and we were happy again :) If exactly on kids playground on minus first floor called "Lonely Land".

Take a look on their work schedule on a picture below:

Adventure planet,  Lonely land

So, if you are thinking about worth it or not to visit Lonely Land in Paphos, Cyprus - our videos may help :)

Adventure planet,  Lonely land

What to see in Cyprus. Paphos. Kotsias Beach.

After our visit to Lempa Village we have gone down to the sea. And found a beach. Its was April so we were only visitors. It was windy and a little bit cold for  the time. But everything looked amazing. Blue sea and big white waves!!!

Welcome to the Kotsias Beach in Paphos area!

Kotsias Beach in Paphos

Triplets on beach

How we get here from Lempa Vilage

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What to see in Cyprus. Paphos. St. Solomoni's Catacombs (Agia Solomoni Catacombs)

Since ancient times, in the center of Paphos is revered place called "Catacombs of St. Solomoni" (Agia Solomoni Catacombs).

If you are planning your holidays in Paphos, you would like to know what interesting you can see for free. The one of such a see sights is mentioned in the title catacombs.
In this article you will find my photos which I did when walking there with my children.
On my opinion Cyprus is good place for cheap holidays. There are plently many another places about which you can read on my blog with many photos of Paphos as always :)

History

According to legend, in the deep dungeons, more like caves, holy Solomoni with her seven sons was hiding from persecution. Around the year 168 AD she and her children fled to the island of Palestine. Here they settled in abandoned quarries. After some time they were discovered and seized. After long tortures and martyrdom of her sons Solomoni died herself. Since then, they have honored the Church of Cyprus. Service of the holy martyrs committed on August 18 new style calendar. Their life coincides with Life saints seven Maccabean martyrs who suffered in 166 BC, whose memory is celebrated on August 14.

St. Solomon's Catacombs

St. Solomon's Catacombs

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What to see in Cyprus. Paphos. Tombs of the Kings.

At the beginning of XX century in the vicinity of Paphos, outside the ancient city, near the sea coast, archaeologists discovered a large underground funerary complex, consisting of several dozen graves cut into the cliffs and thick-called "Tombs of the Kings"

Tombs of the Kings in Paphos

Tombs of the Kings in Paphos

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What to see in Cyprus. Paphos Castle.

Originally built by the Byzantine fortress, the harbor served as protection from invaders. Lusignan castle was built in the 13th century AD, destroyed by the Venetians in the 16th century and restored again by the Turks. It was during the Ottoman period the building was remodeled, expanded and strengthened and now serves only as a distinctive landmark of the city.

Paphos Castle

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What to see in Cyprus. Paphos Archaeological Park.

Paphos Archaeological Park - this is the best open-air museum in Cyprus. It is located in the historic harbor of Paphos.
Paphos Archaeological Park - a set of architectural remains of ancient Greece. UNESCO union park was inscribed on the list of World Cultural Heritage List.

Lets go inside

Also its good plase to make photos

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What to see in Cyprus. Paphos. Harbor.

Paphos itself is situated on the southwest coast of the island . This city was capital of Cyprys in time of Roman occupation. Now the capital of Cyprus is Nikosia.
Near Paphos there are place where  Aphrodite came ashore from the sea foam. Many tourists seeking here to see the famous rock, close to where Aphrodite was born .

 You will be charmed by the warm hospitality with which the inhabitants of Paphos welcome guests .
Our exploration of Paphos we begin from Paphos Harbor.
In the picturesque harbor of Kato Paphos, in the old part of the city you will find many taverns, famous for its fish meze  (dishes made ​​with freshly caught fish). Many people come here  to relax during the day and spend time in the evening.

Paphos. Harbor.

triplets with daddy

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Walk along the promenade in Paphos

Very good place for photo session in Paphos is its Harbor.
Take a look on my photos and you definitely would like to have the similar :)

 

Swimming pool

Here in Paphos in difference from Ukraine we can have fun in swimming pool. I remember a woman who said "If you heard that Cyprus has 340 sunny days in the year, it's not true. Cyprus has 365 sunny days in the year". In spite this year was quite cloudy in comparison with Ukraine - it's just sun paradise!

Girls like to dance for Linkin Park

Our girls have an interesting manner to dance - they can circling continuously for a very long time. Like on this video in the post.
It happens very often when we just turn on some music.
Sometimes they already asking for a special song to dance.
Their most favorite song they call "Wish". This is actually very popular Christmas song  "We wish you a Merry Christmas" they can listen to it the whole year :) Our neighbors is just curious sometimes how many time during the year we are celebrating Christmas lol

You are welcome to put video responses, or describe how your children love to dance in comments :)

(music in the video is Linkin Park - In Pieces)

Maxim Vasilkov 

Family lazy evening

We actually from Ukraine.

But I write these lines now from Cyprus - the island which we are fallen in love with :)

They said us that to live here (on Cyprus for 3 month) will be very expensive. So, it's absolutely not true. At least if to speak about our Paphos. Our rent for 2 bedrooms flat with a swimming pool which you can see on the video is 350 eur. I did not say "just 350" because it's possible to find even cheaper. But we are happy on our current place. By the way that evening we found out that our girls loves to pose for camera :)

Sea view in Paphos!

The sea was looking so beautiful that day! And the color was so bright like somebody put a paint into the water - take a look yourself! As for me it's very beautiful!!!

Mediterranean sea in Papahos

Kisess from Medeterian sea in Papahos

Triplets on a trampoline

If you are on a holiday in Paphos, Cyprus with your small kids you just must to visit Lonely Land in Adventure Planet. (If you live here I don't know me to tell you:p) 

While you can have a little rest with a cup of frappe your kids will get a much fun:)

AND NOTE: Coffee is free on Tuesdays!!!

Here all story about that day 

Adventure Planet - or where to go in Paphos with kids


Maxim Vasilkov

Cyprus for 3 months

First time we came on Cyprus 2010.

 After that decided that we definitely have to return one day...

First question: Why Cyprus? And why for 3 months?