Welcome to Cyprus

What an amazing weekend! From the 6th of October through the 8th I was in an amazing little country that goes by the name of Cyprus. It is it's own governing body and country but was once part of Greece. The northern quarter of the island is actually occupied by Turkey. As a result there is a United Nations buffer zone between the two parts; however, the island is peaceful and part of the EU.

My room mate and I arrived on the 6th at about 3:30 in the morning and proceeded to walk a little over 5 miles to our resort. I can't say that I minded since there are only 3 main roads, so it's really hard to get lost. Also, I got to see the sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea! (see the picture below) Then we spent the rest of the day sleeping and lounging by the pool and the sea. Saturday was pretty much the same process, but we also explored the old town part of Larnaca.

Sunday was amazing in itself. In the morning we, along with 2 other people, chartered an 80 foot boat for about 4 hours. The captain and his crew took us along the shore. We then went to a spot that was directly over an old Swedish ship wreck and snorkeled all around it. The water is really salty but very warm, and the fish alongside the ship wreck are absolutely beautiful. The crew then made us a traditional Greek lunch which was followed by more swimming, lounging, and tanning. The rest of Sunday was relaxing as well, but it was really nondescript wandering around and hanging out on the beach and the Palm Tree Promenade.

Go ahead and look at the pictures below, but prepare to feel extremely jealous.

The beautiful Mediterranean sunrise.

Here is our resort, complete with pool and swim up bar!

This is a fort that was on the beach.

This is the spot to be seen in Larnaca. It's named Palm Tree Promenade, and it follows the shore line but is lined with cafes, restaurants, and little stores.

Here I am floating in the sea after a hard day of relaxing and tanning.

I felt that floating in the sea was not productive enough so here I am working very diligently at relaxing by the pool at the resort.

This is a church in the center of Old Town, in Larnaca, known as the Lazarus Church.

Here I am outside the entrance to the church wearing the latest fashion, a man skirt! Ooh, sooo sexy! It's actually a little tunic you have to wear in the church if you have a skirt or shorts on so that you're decently dressed to enter the church.

Shenanigans again in a church? I'm in the tomb of Lazarus Church all the while sporting my man skirt.

The helm of the boat we chartered.

Here I am posing at the front of the boat. It's called the bow for you land lubbers.

This is the area where the Zanobia ship wreck is located.

After scouting the surrounding waters I figure it's safe to get all geared up to go snorkeling. Man I look hot even in snorkeling gear. Yes, that is a life vest. I'M A WEAK SWIMMER! Lay off, I normally live in the freakin mountains.

After working so hard at snorkeling and tanning on an 80 foot boat, I decide to jump off the top of that boat in to the sea!

The shore of Larnaca Bay from the boat.

Oh my! Are those tears of jealousy I see in your eyes? Oh please save them for me so that I can remind myself of the Mediterranean. Until then.

P.S. I miss you too Jane, and everyone else back in the States.