Our Israel venture!

During the easter holidays, we flew to Israel to spend four days there.. Its amazing, that despite all the political problems in Israel, its very well developed and they have no inch of a land that has gone waste! Either its building, or vast agriculture lands or else its land with some forest vegetation! We stayed in Tel-Aviv, a city that never sleeps.. Even at odd hours in the night, u see people cycling and going around.

Day1- we went around Jerusalem, then crossed over to Palestine to see Bethlehem, then drove to Mount olives and to Dead Sea.


Day2- We visited Nazareth, where Jesus grew as a carpenter. Next stop was to Jordan River, where Jesus was Baptised by John the Baptist. We also had the St Peters Fish from a Fish Travern.
Day3- Our destination was Haifa- to the beautiful Bahai gardens, then the large sea caves. We also enjoyed a boat ride.. By then Annabel could not sit any longer in the car for long drives.. So we took her to a park near by where she played till she was tired!
Day4- Our trip was almost at the end. We went around Tel-Aviv, to the SaFari, Carmel Market and then off we drove to the Airport to catch the flight back to Cyprus .

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Will Miss you, Tanu..

Tanu, another of Annabel's friend is moving to India.. They were pals from very early. To get Annabel do something, we would say, " if you do this.. we will take you to Tanu's house" .. She is surely going to miss Tanu ! On a sunday, we called them over for lunch and i made this spider man cake for Manu.. We also got the girls to pose for pictures :)

Exploring Mathkaloni village

On one satruday afternoon, we went exploring an abandoned village.. We did not know the exact way and had to call up our friend every now and then for the directions.. The village itself didnot have anything exciting.. but the drive was good and we got to take some very good pictures..

A view of limassol City

In midst of flowers

Playhouse

We got Annabel a playhouse from Jumbo.. She was very excited as we put it together. She loves it.. Its like her private place. She plays Hide and seek in it and sometime even want to sleep in it!

On Green Monday

On Green monday(2nd March), we went for a drive to the beautiful pebbled Curium beach.. There were lots of families having picnic and flying kites.. Along the beach side there was a horse stable. The horses were a pretty site :) There were also stretches of yellow flowers, as though someone has laid a yellow carpet! We stopped at one of the strawberry farms on the way back for some fresh strawberrries. Here are some picutres taken then.

Colors of Carnival

This year too, we were at the Carnival.. Annabel was very excited seeing the crowd, balloons everywhere, music and people dancing in the middle of street. She eagerly looked on as each troupe went by.. waving and clapping her hands. Some were distributing toffees, which made her even more excited about the entire event! Here are few snaps taken at the parade!

At Lofou Village

On Sunday, we went to have lunch at a Traditional Travern, in a village named Lofou. They had a large variety of dishes for the Meze..salads, 4-5 dips, pita with parmesan cheese, Halloumi, Pasta with Minced meet, kolokassi dish, Spinach with eggs, Grilled chicken and lamb with potatoes.. There are few more dishes,but I am not sure of the correct names.. Its a must go for all the food enthusiasts.. On the whole it was a good experience, the drive along the beautiful mountainside and a filling lunch! Through the Streets in Lofou Village

Spring has come! A tree covered in white flowers..