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| Emma |
need help regarding a link!Was wondering if anybody knew the link that may have been posted on HT that showed pics from a man who went past the border of famagusta and took lots of photos of what it is like over there!it was a fantastic link that i am wanting to show my boyfriend as we are going to cyprus in 3 1/2 weeks time! thanks |
| Emma |
its ok i have found it... |
| greenshoes |
oooooo could you post it? |
| Cromwell |
 ......... do you have the link Emma
Im hoping to visit Famagusta when we return to Protaras In 11 weeks. Thanks  
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| Emma |
yes i by chance typed in beyond the border famagusta and there it was!!
Im hoping to go visit there myself when i go in 22 days cannot wait!! Any advice about visiting Famagusta? |
| Biddy_11 |
Hi guys
Went I went last year, it was on an organised trip from one of the travel agents on the strip (wouldn't bother through the rep if you have one - inflated prices for the same thing! Same with car hire too). The trip we did was just a half day, which for me was enough although there are more trips that take in Kyrenia, etc. as well. The jeep picked us up from the hotel early morning (I think about 6 or 7am) and you then go to the border, the driver takes all the passports and you get slips stamped there (they don’t stamp the passport itself). The driver then takes you along the green line (which is what marks the UN buffer zone where Varosha lies, the ‘ghost town’ part of Famagusta) so you can see the property and everything left etc. within the buffer zone. He then took us to a Famagusta beach next to this buffer zone, where the hotels have been left and are just in ruins and also the bombed Salaminia tower. Along the beach is a Turkish armed post, and there are signs everywhere saying it is not allowed to take pictures. I did, however, so if anyone would like to see them, let me know and I’ll post them (I’ve got loads of all sorts of Cyprus piccies!!) Then, back in the jeep, you are taken around the town and on to the excavated ruins of Salamis, which is an ancient city dating back to 11BC or something! Nice café with large terrace there where you can get drinks, etc. and overlooks the sea. We then were taken back into town, where the driver will leave you to do your own thing for a while, nice street cafes, we climbed on top of the city walls (views across the town) and there are a few shops. Got dropped back at the hotel at about 1.30pm. It’s strange because it is like Cyprus, but it’s obviously very different to the South and does ‘feel’ different. Of course it’s very Turkish. The trip was enough for me, time wise, I think the whole situation is very sad, but I’m glad I went. The people were extremely welcoming and eager for you to buy their goods, after all they’re only trying to make a living. You have to go with an open mind definitely, after all, there are two sides to every story (although I have more sympathy for the GC’s!) Kezza p.s. blimey, sorry I really have gone on a bit there! Still, I could talk about Cyprus all day and I’ve only just got back from there last week!! If anyone wants to see the pics let me know. |
| Emma |
fantastic post Kezza would love to see the pics, which travel agents on the strip did you go to, as i am definitely intrested in going to see this part of the island!
cannot wait! how did you holiday go? |
| Biddy_11 |
Hi Emma
Had a lovely time thanks! All too short though, still I will be back there im just under 9 weeks, so can't complain! Not long till you go now isn't it? We booked the trip through Kariatis (sp?) on the main strip opposite the Sunrise Beach Hotel, although there are loads there to choose from. They can be a little pushy though, last week I went in to change some money, which she did, and then tried to push trips on us, which unfortunately we weren't over there to do! Anyway, I digress. I'll post the pics in a separate subject now, along with some other links I've got in my favourites, with more pics, they're really good. Kezza |
| Cromwell |
......... have you got the photos yet Kezza? .......... cant WAIT
til we teturn In 11 weeks! 
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| Biddy_11 |
They're in a seperate subject in here Louise (Famagusta photos) hope you enjoy!
Kezza p.s. What day do you fly? Just wondered as I will post some Cyprus news here when I get back in July, to get you in the holiday mood! |
| Cromwell |
 spotted them just after I had posted Kezza  
We fly out on the 19th July, but we are staying at the Crowne Plaza the night before at Manchester Airport (the 18th)
.......... If the flights arent changed, 11 weeks today we shall be on the plane........ take off time Is 11.00am!
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| maggie |
Cromwell we will be waiting in the airport 3 weeks today |
| Cromwell |
Where abouts are you staying Maggie........ 
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| maggie |
The tropical dreams apts in protaras |
| Biddy_11 |
We're back on 17th Louise, so will try and PM you before you go! |
| Cromwell |
Maggie the Tropical Dreams are In a great location........ that stretch of the beach Is frequented by us on a tregular basis.......
http://yiannamarie.com/yianna_marie_bar.htm Try this link Maggie..... this Is the stretch of Beach Im on about
That would be great Kezza, cheers. We wont be setting off while early afternoon, so as long as Its posted on the morning I should be able to read It. Im sooooo looking forward to It!!
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| Emma |
Hi Kezza, just gonna go check out your links!!
Hi Cromwell, thanks for the link! Mum are you getting excited yet as we go in 21 days!!! |