Andrew and Alecia visit Cyprus - May 2008

Salamis is a 3000 year old city, which dominated the island of Cyprus until it's near destruction by earthquake in the 4th century AD. Hellenistic (ancient Greece) mosaics, Roman baths, an amphitheatre and 2 Byzantine basilicas are contained within the site.

Andrew and Alecia visit Cyprus - May 2008

Buffavento Castle is about 3300 feet above sea level. We were able to drive part way up and then took a steep hike for about 30 min to reach the castle itself. Buffavento was built in the 10th century by the Byzantines to watch for Saracen raiders.

Andrew and Alecia visit Cyprus - May 2008

Here are a few highlights from our week with Andrew and Alecia in May. We took a long, hot hike up to Buffavento castle, clamored all over the Roman ruins of Salamis and toured some beautiful frescoes churches in the Troodos Mountains. We took them to the beach as well in Agia Nappa. It was a great visit.