The Idiot’s MedTrek around the island of Cyprus in April and May included many memorable moments in a geographically divided country that features two of everything — nationalities, religions, governments, languages, cultures, social mores and on.
Here are some of the highlights from The Idiot’s MedTrek around the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on one of the Mediterranean’s most intriguing islands off the coast of Syria:
The “Cyprus Today” story, entitled “A US MedTrekker Hits Cyprus Coast,” was promoted on the newspaper’s front page with a photo of The Idiot and Liz Chapin.
The UN has helped keep the peace in Cyprus since 1964.
MedTrekkers Liz Chapin and Michael de Glanville found that hiking in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has its risks.
Turkish military maneuvers, often with tanks, are a daily sight in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. (Photo: Michael de Glanville)
The Idiot and Liz Chapin discovered that MedTrekking can also be a beach walk in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
(Photo: Michael de Glanville)
The Idiot, Liz Chapin and book editor Michael Knipe appear on the hour-long “A Cup of Conversation” television program.
The Idiot and Liz Chapin in Salamis, first founded in the 11th century BC and once the capital city on the island.
(Photo: Michael Knipe)
Three excited MedTrekkers after a completing a long day’s walk on the penultimate day of the stroll around the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
(Photo: Liz Chapin)
The pristine chapel in quiet villa-filled Agia Thekla is followed by a beach for dogs in Agia Napa, one of the best-known party/hotel/beach resorts in the Republic of Cyprus.
The Idiot explored the sea caves at Cape Grecko.
This “Mix Portion” lunch at Gianni’s in Paramali, Cyprus, cost less than $10.
The Idiot joined the crowds swimming at Aphrodite’s Rock in the Republic of Cyprus.
The Idiot and Liz Chapin took a day off from MedTrekking in Paphos to explore archeological sites ranging from prehistoric times to the Tombs of the Kings, a medieval fort, an Ottoman bath and the Church of Agia Kyriaki.
No exception for MedTrekkers: walk in the sea past this unintimidating fence with a difficult-to-read warning and you’ll be detained, as was The Idiot, by the very polite British forces at RAF Akrotiri.
It”s hard to beat the clear, cool water in sandy bottomed Blue Lagoon after MedTrekking more than seven hours through the Akamas Peninsula Natonal Park in the Republic of Cyprus.
The Idiot went swimming at sunrise in Limassol.
Next Week: What Were The Idiot’s Most Memorable MedTrek Moments In Lebanon In 2015?
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