Made it back from Cyprus last week safe and sound, but from the time the plane hit the ground I was off running, back to work, back to the gym, back to Kew on Sat's and teaching knitting on Sun so I've been too busy to post properly. Chris and I moved rooms over the holiday and now we are in the spacious upstairs room that used to belong to my brother (he's moved his huge stash of clothes, books, video games etc into the largest room, he needs it!). The upshot is that Chris has space for his desk and computer and I have a horizontal space for my sewing machine and crafting. Yay! It's the perfect amount of space for us, photos to follow. It also means we have lots more room for visitors, including a pull out futon in Patrick's room (Hint Hint HINT!).
Here are some of the last images I took in Cyprus. The Epiphany is a really big deal there, and the Archbishop of all Cyprus comes to Paphos (he's from there anyway) and throws the celabratory cross into the sea, which crazy young men dive in after. I have no idea what this is supposed to symbolize, but it's a rip roaring good time with a band, marching naval ensigns, cotton candy and popcorn sellers, the works.
In the afternoon Chris and I took one last drive in the mountains. We saw donkeys and goats, and this amazing waterspout over the sea at sunset. 
It's a little hard to see because the sunset lighting was poor, but towards the left of center is a dark bit of cloud that extended all the way to the sea. Pretty neat sight!All in all it was an ok trip, but all the family obligations we had, not to mention staying with my mother in law for two weeks, meant I was REALLY glad to come back to my own house and my own space.
We may be going back at Easter time, we'll have to see. For right now I'm enjoying finishing off my blue laceweight sweater, making a prodded rug for Patrick's new bathroom, and knitting up some sock monkeys for some friends of ours who are expecting their second child in April. Never at a loss for somethin to do.
Cheers!
Great pictures! I'm curious to see what your setup at home is like, too.
ReplyDeleteYes, home photos would be awesome too. :) Miss you! I've decided that if I ever graduate (hah!) I really want to come visit you either in England or Cyprus (I have a standing invitation to Cyprus from some former labmates as well).
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