Photos, videos and docs of Richard And Jo Demeester, with the keywords: "Northern Cyprus"

Map Of Lefkosia (Nicosia)

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:08:34 +0000

This map shows the walled town section of Lefkosia (Nicosia) leaving out the north/south division. It is a good map to show the shape of the Venetian built medieval walls – sort of like a snow flake, or a cross section of plant on a microscope slide.

Please Drive Slower If Your Car Is Exploding...

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:08:34 +0000

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A “not so obvious” sign from Northern Cyprus. Our interpretation was that cars have one speed limit, trucks and heavy vehicles another, and cars that are on fire or are exploding should drive slower again.

Western Facade Of Cathedral And Minaret

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:03:49 +0000

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Gothic features of the once-upon-a-time-it-was Cathedral of Agios Nikolaos, Famagusta, modelled on the cathedral of Reims (Rheims) in France. The added minaret (when it was converted in to the Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque) does not blend in all that well.

Looking Across Famagusta

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:03:49 +0000

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Modelled on the cathedral of Reims (Rheims), France, this used to be the Cathedral of Agios Nikolaos. In 1571, the towers were severely damaged during an Ottoman siege, and after Famagusta fell, the conquering Ottomans stripped the inside and added a minaret. Since then, it has been the Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque.

Columns at Ancient Salamis

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:57:59 +0000

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Ruins of one of Cyprus' city kingdoms, Salamis.

Jo and Tayfun

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:57:58 +0000

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Fantastic and generous restaurateur, Tayfun. This is his self decorated place in the village of Yenierenköy. After getting us in to his place with a good deal and a great atmosphere, he thrust a bunch of freebies on to us, too. Coffee, which is not an unusual “extra”, but also a bag of fruit from his own garden – pears and enough grapes to sink a ship.

Kantara Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:57:58 +0000

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This is the the view from the third castle, Kantara, in the Kyrenia Range.

And This Was Just Entrée

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:48:05 +0000

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This was the start of the big late lunch I referred to. This shows the dips and salads. Soon, we were to start receiving the meats and hot dishes. This meze had about 25 different dishes! No dinner needed that night.

St Hilarion At Night

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:48:05 +0000

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Viewed from our rooftop terrace in Kyrenia, you can make out the castle structures of St Hilarion on the rocky peak. The moon completes the picture.

Snacking At St Hilarion Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:48:04 +0000

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In anticipation of a big late lunch, we had a light early snack. So healthy, hey, with our fruit. We found this cute little perch in the royal quarters of St Hilarion Castle. This is another of the three castles that I referred to earlier. A bit of climbing was required for this one, too.

Same Place, Different View

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:39:57 +0000

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This photo is also taken from Buffavento Castle. This is looking to the south of the Kyrenia Range, over the plain of the Mesarya. It is quite a contrast from the north view in the other photo. Visible here is one of the castle's lower structures.

A View in North Cyprus

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:39:56 +0000

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Taken from a castle called Buffavento. The city visible down by the coast is Kyrenia. Buffavento was one of three castles in the mountain ridge known as the Kyrenia Range along Cyprus' north. The three castles were built in line of sight of each other, allowing them to send warnings with beacon fires. This one required a bit of effort to reach, being a 30 minute steady climb in the sun from the car park. Little fortification was required as the natural rock provided considerable protection already.

Dusk At Kyrenia Harbour

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:39:57 +0000

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The massive walls of Kyrenia Castle create a beautiful backdrop to the tiny harbour. The very late sun throws a nice glow over the scene.

A UN Watchtower