Thecla PerkinsAll Greek to me…Boy did I underestimate how hard this would be!Apr 27, 2017Apr 27, 2017
Thecla PerkinsSunshine Cup 2017So here they are again: Mountain bike riders, both men and women, from countries as diverse as Korea, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Australia. It’s…Feb 25, 2017Feb 25, 2017
Thecla PerkinsTense days in CyprusBack in 1974, Greece was ruled by a military junta, which backed a coup by far-right extremists to topple the then President, Archbishop…Jan 17, 2017Jan 17, 2017
Thecla PerkinsTime for olivesHarvesting olives this year has been pretty quick. It has taken Simon and Chris, my brother in law, just two long mornings to collect the…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Thecla PerkinsSoutziouko makingSoutzioukos is a popular Cypriot snack to have with zivania (our equivalent of whisky) or just because you like it, at anytime! To describe…Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
Thecla PerkinsVillage festival — Paniyiri — Saint’s Day Services and celebrationsOn the 30th of October the village celebrates its Saint who is Ayios Therapon (as in therapy). Majestic Orthodox church services with…Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
Thecla PerkinsPraying for rainIt’s been another long, hot summer here in Cyprus: Months without any drought-quenching rain. The two village waterdams are empty and even…Oct 21, 2016Oct 21, 2016
Thecla PerkinsEarly morning walk in OctoberIt is a delight to go for a walk in the cool of the day outside the village, before the sun starts throwing its hot rays everywhere…Oct 16, 2016Oct 16, 2016
Thecla PerkinsMnimosino — RememberingEvery year on the 25th September we remember mother who left this world on this date many years ago. Her name, and other names, are read in…Oct 3, 2016Oct 3, 2016
