Gotcha!
Cans, cans, cans & more empty spray cans. Not really on the hunt for graffiti, but they kept popping-up in the corner of my eye. Once triggered you get hungry to discover more.And believe me, there are many inked places to explore.
Nicosia – Lefkoşa
The capital of Cyprus is a city with 2 characters, scars and divided by the green mile. South or Greek Cypriot part, has some fancy bars and lots of graffiti. The government invested to develop a district close to the green mile, but failed. Much of the shops & houses remain empty. Crossing the border is literary entering a different world.The north part, Turkish side, is much more alternative. Lot’s of atmosphere, ayran and – God knows why- plenty of lawyers.
Larnaca & Lazarus
In the shadow of no man’s land you can visit 2 ancient monuments.The Church of Saint Lazarus, a 9th century Byzantine church and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque. Both symbols of the main religions in Cyprus. Pyla, 16 kms outside of Larnaca is a small village with a community center. From their rooftop terras you have a clear view over the area.Here we met a Cypriot who was victim of the country’s split.With a melancholic voice he told us that he was evicted of his house which was just in the middle of no man’s land. Because he’s a staff …
Heavy sky
Visit Limassol by overcast weather. It looks diabolic!The combination of dark blue sky and charcoal sea is just perfect for some dramatic shots. Halloween atmosphere at is best. Arrived moments after some heavy showers the dim light conditions were a perfect setting. Limassol is developing at high pace. Probably due to the vaste amount of Russian inhabitants. And piles of black money.A positive note on investments, you can find plenty of restaurants & pubs with Belgian beer on tap!