For a few weeks every year the peaks of the Troodos mountains are covered in snow. Only an hour's drive from our house on the coast, the temperature plunges from 20c, to just above freezing and there's a decent enough snow covering for a few ski runs to open and children to toboggan. Even the tourist shops open for a second season, selling knitted hats and snow boots alongside the more common Cypriot fayre.
Although the main square at Troodos was busy, (mainly with locals and their kids) further along the road we were able to park up near the woods and walk a little way down a trail and let the dogs run free. You don't need me to tell you how much they loved it - just look at their expressions!
After snow balls, sledging and photo opportunities, we drove back down the hill to Troodos and had a traditional Cyprus lunch of Shefalia and chips whilst the dogs dozed in the car... Probably we should have finished the day with a dip in the sea (to complete the traditional Cyprus snow and surf in the same day) but the open fire and a cup of tea at home was calling!
Ciao Clare and best wishes for 2011, I am back at last catching up on so much that I missed while I was away from the blogsphere! Is it really 20C where you live on the coast today? Here it has struggled to reach 4C maybe we should move to Cyprus.
ReplyDeleteWow what great photos, they look so happy!
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Lyn
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I'm so glad you enjoyed your day--The pups sure look like they did too!!
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Gorgeous photographs of adorable doggies!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos,yours dogs are having so much fun, lovely Dee x
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Snow and surf on one island! How lucky and what fun, although I'd be mostly on the beach myself.
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What fantastic photographs.
ReplyDeletewhat type of dog is your big dog? she is gorgeous! x
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