The Olive Tree Taverna in Polemi, Paphos District. Perfect, just perfect.
Local charm? By the bucketload. Warm welcome? Every time. Good traditional Cypriot food? You bet.
The Olive Tree Taverna, Polemi
On May - 16 - 2010
Bedford CF Van
On November - 27 - 2009
Bedford CF van, Polemi, Paphos District, Cyprus. This is is CF230 variant, dating from between 1980 and 1984.
This example is a Bedford CF van in the countryside near Polemi. It’s been there a while – the wheels are gradually sinking lower in the ground as the field next to it is ploughed.
Cyprus Grape Harvest In Full Swing
On September - 16 - 2009
Harvesting grapes in Cyprus is a family affair - often spanning three generations or more
September is the month of the grape harvest from the vineyards covering the rolling slopes of Cyprus – especially around Kathikas, Stroumbi and Polemi.
Families get together to harvest the years grapes before taking them to the local wineries to have them turned into Cyprus wine.
Another Old Car Find – 1959 Hillman Minx Series IIIa
On November - 23 - 2008
Found at Polemi - a 1959 Hillman Minx Series IIIa
On this occasion I stopped to photograph an old Land Rover, and just as I was getting back into my car, saw another old vehicle slumbering under some trees.
Autumn In The Vineyards Around Polemi
On November - 13 - 2008
The vineyards around Polemi become a riot of colour in the autumn
It’s a terrific place to walk in the country at any time of the year, but in autumn the golden colours of the vines add a real vibrancy to the countryside.
Old and Rusting Vehicles In Cyprus
On August - 24 - 2008
Series One 86 inch wheelbase Land Rover, Polemi, Cyprus
Cypriots just don’t seem to like chucking anything away.
And that goes for their vehicles as well! When your ancient Land Rover or similar finally gives up, do you take it to a scrapyard? No you do not.
You find some quiet corner to park it up and leave it.
