Larnaca, Cyprus

The Bus Schedule

Today Meleana (Pronounced May-Lay), Carolyn, and I decided to try and figure out the bus schedule and explore a different city in Cyprus. We went from home to downtown, and then from downtown to Larnaca. At Larnaca we then waited for an hour and a half for the next bus to take us to the sight we wanted to see. However, it never came.

We decided because our bus wasn't coming on the schedule we had to ask a local man at a shop by the bus stop. He called for us and they said that the bus was picking up at a different location.

So after the epic fail of not getting a bus we decided to go get some food at a restaurant called Paparazzi.

After food we decided to catch the bus back to Nicosia, but we had just missed it and had an hour to spare so we started walking down the beach.

While Walking down the beach I saw what looked like a castle so we decided to wonder in that direction.

It turned out to be The Castle of Larnaca. It only cost 1,70 euros to enter so decided to make the investment.

 

We got to see medieval tombstones

and cannons from medieval times.

We even walked up stairs to see the view from the top of the castle.

We got tons of great pictures from the castle.

After the castle we walked back to the bus stop.

We stopped by to say hello to the man at the store and he offered to take us to the Mosque that we came here to see, so we decided to let him. He was harmless.

 The First thing we saw at the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque was a bunch of stray cats. I predict they were eating offerings, but I actually have no idea what they were eating as i know downing about the Muslim religion.

 We walked up to the door and a sign asked us to be respectful and take off our shoes. So we did. We also were sure to be respectful as possible and hope we didn't do anything wrong by accident.

 We witnessed two men praying.

 The "Pastor" talked to us for a bit and let us look around and take pictures.

 It was a very interesting experience, but I did feel a bit guilty for going as it felt sac religious. I do not believe in their religion, but it was nice to see the leader of the mosque be so kind and treat us with respect even though we were not from his background and I happy to know I can treat others with different beliefs with respect as well.

 We left the Mosque and saw flamingos! But, they were to far away for good pictures. Sorry blogging community, I tried.

After that we came back to catch the bus and headed home. When I got home I finished my Masters Program application and submitted it and now I'm so tired! I have such a full day ahead of me tomorrow too. We are headed to the Turkish side of Cyprus! Can't wait! I'll share about tomorrow soon!