Pissouri - A seaside village

If you are thinking of visiting a sea-side village in Cyprus. Come to Pissouri. The place is very near to Rocks of Aphrodite. It is situated between Limassol and Pafos. It is specially the favorite place for British people. If you are driving from Limassol, you have to traverse across a hill tunnel.

The panoramic views from village and its edges are spectacular. The village square is the hub of village life with the coffee shop at its heart. The local tavernas serve up delicious local food and on summer evenings you may find the weekly “Cyprus night” somewhere in Pissouri, a lively and popular treat of traditional dancing, music and food.

Just near the village square, you will find a church, that is famous for its wooden-carved icon stand, which is a real work of art. Pissouri seems to evolve rapidly, following the trends of the globalization and global investments.

Pissouri is also famous for its 'on the edge of heaven' walks. You can watch out the fabulous flora and fauna of the Pissouri area, including migratory birds, bats, information about the snakes of the area, see the many indigenous orchids and wild flowers. The views are soothing to eye and will be stored to your's favourite in your disk.

If you are interested in golf, riding or tennis or dream wedding in Cyprus :-) Aphrodite hills is not so far, for your luxury and elegance time.

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Indian Food in Cyprus

Quote of the Blog: "Indian Food! Craving for it, but beware of being chewed your fingers and tongue while eating." -Sachin Kumar Gupta

After reading the Indian food quote, May be you will be thinking why Anyone will chew his/her fingers and tongue! ya.. that's the delicious Indian Food. Although Indian food is famous all over the world. Are you searching for the same in Cyprus also? Whatever place you are in Cyprus, Indian Food is not far away from you.
I am writing this post, because many asked for it in orkut community and we (Amdocians) all were asking similar questions after getting placed in Amdocs, Cyprus. Specially Veggies. Although You will find McD, Pizza-Hut, Burger-King, Goody's and many more easily everywhere. For those of you who love Indian cuisine, the places for Indian food all over the Cyprus. (I have been or knows)

Indian Food in Limassol

Raj Tandoor, Limassol
Pine Tree (Near Kourian), Limassol
Indian Masala, Limassol
Calcutta Indian Restaurant, Limassol

Indian Food in Pafos

Balti House (near Pafos)
NEW DELHI INDIAN RESTAURANT, PAPHOS
Bombay Brasserie, PAPHOS
Kohinoor, PAPHOS
Keralam Indian Restaurant, PAPHOS
Prema Indian Restaurant, PAPHOS

Indian Food in Nicosia

SHALIMAR INDIAN RESTAURANT, Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Mehfil Indian Restaurant, Indian, Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Masalas Indian Restaurant, Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Taste of India Restaurant, Lefkosia (Nicosia)

Indian Food in Agia Napa, Other Places

The Taste Of India (Agia Napa)
Ganga Indian Restaurant, Protaras
Raj Indian Restaurant Protaras (Near McD)
RAJ Indian restaurant, Kato Paphos, Cyprus

Indian Food in North Cyprus

Jashan (North Cyprus - Kyrenia) near Karaoglanoglu
The Courtyard, Karakum, North Cyprus
East Meets West, old back streets of Kyrenia, North Cyprus
Jaipur Restaurant Indian, Famagusta, North Cyprus
Raj Indian Restaurant, Famagusta, North Cyprus
Taste of India, Famagusta, North Cyprus

There are alot, who offers take away and home delivery at cheaper prices. You all are invited here to let all know, where is the better taste of Indian food and your experiences. If you know any other Indian food restaurant in Cyprus, Comment with the site name (if you know). I will add to the list later. What's better than serving/helping the way to Indian food by my post. I am sure, you will be craving for Indian food and may be feeling hungry (Tongue touching your lips).

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Christmas in Limassol

Quote of the blog: "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale
Watch out the Christmas event full month december 2008 in limassol.
Illumination of Christmas tree – District Office Square Monday 1st December 2008
Christmas Playland Monday 1st December – Wednesday 31st December (Full Month)
Limassol Municipality Train rides through Anexartisias Street and through Ayiou Andreou pedestrian walk. Every Sunday 7,14,21,28 Dec
Christmas Fairytale Land
Santa Claus runs through the city in the municipality sleigh, giving out presents to the children.
Limassol Municipality and the University of Technology organize a rock – jazz concert presenting student and youth music bands, for an alternative yet unique Christmas entertainment.
Saturday 6th December Carob Mill
Sunday 7th December District Office Square
Sunday 14th December “Morphosi” Bookshop (147 C Makariou Avenue)
Thursday 18th December Corner of Anexartisias and Themidos
Friday 19th December District Office Square
Saturday 20th December Pantopolion Square
Monday 22nd December District Office Square
Sunday 28th December Ayiou Andreou Pedestrian walk
Wednesday 31st December – New Years Eve – District Office Square
For the details and time schedule, Please Go through the site:
http://www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/christmas2008/christmas2008en.html
Enjoy the christmas events during the month of December 2008 in Limassol, Cyprus.
If you have any other information, events during this period, Please comment & share the thoughts.

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DOTS - "Day Of The Sea" in Limassol, Cyprus

The day 28 Sep 2008, was celebrated as Cyprus DOTS (my convention) - "Day Of The Sea"
Every year IMO celebrates World Maritime Day. The exact date is left to individual Governments but is usually celebrated during the last week in September. The day is used to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMO's work. Cyprus government decided to celebrate it on 28 Sep with the support of the member companies, CSC (Cyprus Shipping Chamber), Main Sponsors, Supporters and media supporters here. I think they choose the best place near Limassol Old Port (Limassol Promenade area).
You can watch out the youtube video here: ' ''Day of the Sea'' Event 28 September 2008 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obE2FQiEUls

The "Day of the Sea" Event was open to the general public and included various events and children's activities such as bouncy castles, stilt walkers, face painters, games, competitions, food, music, aiming to entertain children, as well as other activities that provide them with the opportunity to get to know the Cyprus Shipping Industry, and the employment opportunities that exist in Shipping.

There was a worth-watching international photographic exhibition "Of the Seas" at the seafront promenade area, near old port, Limassol. There was maximum three photographs from a single country, various parts of India. There were many photographs from National Geographic and others with the sponsor as Limassol Marina. The other photographic exhibition "Limassol Sea Whisperings" organised by Limassol Municipality, which included photographs from the construction of Cyprus ports and also of the broader area of the twons & villages of Limassol, Larnaka and Famagusta.

During the day, We (Ankit Shah, Parikshat, Gaurav, Nitin, Ankit) enjoyed a lot. Thanks to Ankit & Gaurav for giving me ride. Other activities of the DOTS - "Day of the Sea" Event included various sea competitions and demonstrations, for example sailing boat, kayak and rowing competitions, jet ski racing, Kite surfing demonstration, tug boat demonstration, air-sea rescue drill and water polo matches. The proceeds of the Day of the Sea Event donated to the 'Make a Wish' Charity Association for a good cause, which fulfills wishes of the children suffering from cancer.

It was really a thrilling sea/air rescue operation, in which a helicopter flies over the sea safeguards men in the sea, signals to the men in the sea and rescued them safely. It was like a hollywood stunt we watched live. While watching this rescue mission, many people were capturing the moments in their cams, and the promenade & the pier area was full. After that there was live music and dance entertainment till night.
So this blog is the remembrance for those who were present there, reminiscences for those who missed it or could not manage to be there and souvenir for all of us.

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Fasouri Watermania - Waterpark Limassol

Quote of the blog: "Live the excitement & thrill on the biggest coolest splash on the island"

The Biggest, coolest splash on the Island. Winner - Europe's Leading Water-park Attraction. Fasouri Watermania features the largest selection of attractions and slides in Cyprus and beyond! Everything from breath taking Black Holes and Kamikaze Slide to a relaxing Lazy River… You can watch the slide-show of various snaps taken at the waterpark.

We just got the tickets from our amdocs office with some rebate. We already postponed our plan 2-3 Sundays as per the availability of friends. Finally the day came, We wants to enjoy the full day, so the group (Vinay, Praveen, Saurabh, Mrunal including me) reached on-time there. We also purchased some snacks on the way itself, as We came to know that everything is much costly inside waterpark (yes, We are misers !!!). It was the day of amusement and learning for all of us.

Equipped with the largest wavepool and lazy river in Cyprus our experience at Fasouri was not only guaranteed to be memorable for thrills, probowl experience where lifeguard saved us, but also for the sense of tranquility it offered us with its surrounding hectares of mature green and landscaped gardens.

We assured you after probowl slide & black cannons where lifeguard saved us from drowning that, experienced lifeguards secure each and every ride offered at Fasouri. We learned the Water Lear, don't take the things lighter, whatever it is - Water or anything else. I got another life when I safely out of pool after probowl-slide.

There is an interactive centre specifically for toddlers and you will find single-double-triple tube slides, wave pool, six lane mat race, wet bubble, free fall kamikaze, cross over lemon-pool and other slides & pools for amusement.

We all did a slide for the daring one by one!!! "Free Fall Kamikaze". If you wanna to Gooooooooooo for this, take a deep sigh (get set), get anohter deep sigh (ready to Go)... and just release your body - Gooooooooo!!!! We showed we can do it. Can U?

We enjoyed in lazy river around it approx 3-4 times and similarly in the wave pool. We just keep our eyes on wave-time, enjoyed the tide building up around us inside wave pool.

You will get there free parking, lifejackets and sunbeds with umbrella. You have to pay for locker there. After too many steep plunges and breathtaking thrills, we feel hungry, so to fill our appetite we enjoyed our snacks & several food outlets there. There is something for everyone there: Makai Pool Bar-Squeeze Juice Bar, Wiki Wiki Cafe, Pirates' Cove Fast Food Restaurant, Grill & Pasta House, Ice Cream Kiosk, Canal Restaurant.

You can also get seasonal memberships with unlimited admission and various other benfits there. Shuttle Bus service available from Limassol and Paphos.

For Details, Contact +357 25 714235

or visit the site: http://www.fasouri-watermania.com/

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