This year for Christmas, my parents flew in from Chicago to spend the week in Cyprus. It was warmer than Chicago, but chillier than expected. We had a nice week exploring the island, checking out some of the Roman ruins, visiting 13th century forts, as well as drinking a lot of good Cypriot wines.
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| sunset at the Sea Caves |
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| Akamas Penisula, near Aphrodite's Bath |
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| Jim and Mary in front of Aphrodite's Rock (where she emerged from the sea) |
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| Kolossi Castle- constructed over 1200-1450 |
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| This was one of the only holiday decorations |
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| Fikardos Winery tour |
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| sunset at the Temple of Aphrodite, constructed by the ancient Greeks in 1500 BC |
