Neglected Blog Update

Sorry I have been so distant lately, I wish I could say I was busy, but really just went on a lazy streak for a bit. Italy and Greece are getting very close! We got our itineraries yesterday! Carolyn and I are so excited! We have a lot for free time in specific locations so we are trying to find reasonable priced activities to do. But, what else have I been up to?

Last Saturday while everyone was in Egypt I attempted to go downtown to the Turkish side with Meleana, unfortunately it didn't go as planned. We crossed to the other side and she asked a stranger for directions. He didn't speak any English and point where we pointed and was unhelpful. Then he started following us. Which was also uncomfortable. Eventually he asked to take a photo with me, so I obliged. After the first shot he asked for one more and then when trying to take it he grabbed my hand and kissed me on the cheek. I felt very violated. So we decided to go back to the Greek side and give up on our Turkish excursion.

Hard Rock Cafe

On Sunday, I had made plans to go to church, but the person I was going to go with was feeling sick so I stayed behind. Then Alexis asked me for coffee so we met up to do that. Coffee turned into dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, which was fun. Then we met up with a fellow GLS'er Nolan at Ivanhoes (the Irish Pub) and played pool and darts.

This week has been pretty uneventful. We accomplish little on the week days. But, there are some notable events.

Monday, we had group karaoke at Ivanhoes, where Carolyn, Caleb, and I busted out "Party In the USA" for the bar to enjoy.

Wednesday, Carolyn and I went downtown and marked off goals on our list. We went for coffee at Starbucks then went to the post office and then shopped for the rest of the afternoon before the Wednesday siesta. (On Wednesday in Cyprus everything closes for the afternoon).

Ms. Dynamite at Club Nuovo

Carolyn, Neal, and I at Club Nuovo

Friday, a group of us went to club Nuovo for Neal's Birthday weekend celebration. It was a pretty fun night. They had a performer come in, named Dynamite who sang a set for us. Overall, it was a fun night.

At the park

Birds at the park

Today, Carolyn and I decided to go for a walk and try and find the park we have been told about that is by a church. We found it with ease and had the best experience! They had multiple birds there in cages for everyone to enjoy and we also went into the attached orchard and ate a fresh orange right from the tree. We took lots of pictures of the experience. After the park we went to out to lunch. Now we are home to work on homework, before the final day of Neal's birthday celebration, which will consist of dinner with large group. What can I say I'm loving life =))). Talk soon everyone!

Toucan!

Wild Bunny!

I loved this bird.