Another Monday and we are already in the middle of November, where has the year gone? All the plans that I had made have gone by the by, although I have managed to set up the business, and all is going well so far. I have also learnt how to Blog and Twitter, a whole new world has now opened up. Talking to yourself on line, well who would have thought it.
So, North Cyprus, it is still warm and the sun is still shining, so it is Monday mornings like these that I remember how lucky I am to live here. While I was walking my dogs along the beach this morning, the sea was like a mill pond, and I looked up and smiled, if anyone had asked me at that moment “Would you ever go back?” the answer would definatly have been no, and most days the answer is the same.
Where else in the world would I be able to live like this, relaxed and happy, the sea on one side and the mountains on the other? I cannot remember when I was living in the UK if I ever spoke to my neighbours, here, “Morning” is a common greeting that I hear daily, this is truely an amazing, wonderful place to live.
The trouble living somewhere hot and sunny is that the days all merge into one and it has got to Thursday before I have realised it.
Well the weather is still great, warm and sunny with a very slight breeze and in the general scheme of things everyone is bright and sunny. It is times like this, in November, that I know why I live here. I have changed my wardrobe from summer to winter, but I keep finding that I am still dipping into the summer clothes (bit of a pain as it tends to need ironing first!)
So, what is happening on a sunny Thursday, well not a lot, which is wonderful and I am going to continue to enjoy the day…………………North Cyprus really is a beautiful country with wonderful people.
Well having recovered from the amount of food (and drinks) on Saturday night, what could be better than taking the dogs for a walk by the sea! The wind was blowing but the sun was shining and I was able to walk them while still wearing a t-shirt at 7.30 this morning. The wind blew away the cobwebs, and the sun cheered me up for the rest of the day.
After a leisurely breakfast outside we decided that we would head to the harbour again. On a Sunday the harbour area is buzzing, there are so many families out of all nationalities, walking together, having coffee or meeting friends. It is a great place to sit and people watch. Seeing what people are wearing, how they are behaving and generally enjoying the laziness of the day.
After the harbour we heading on over to one of the properties to check that everything was in order and to give it an airing before heading back home and the comfort of the sofa. Now ready and relaxed for Monday morning, because although you may come on holiday we have to work, and we still get that Monday feeling!!
So early night, good book and see you tomorrow……………
Well I am off out tonight to one of the wonderful restaurants in Girne with some drinks by the harbour after. The choice of restaurants is outstanding, should we go for Indian, Chinese, Turkish, French, English, Spanish or Italian? Should we drink wine, sangria, vodka or have a long Brandy Sour?
The evening is mild, we will be popping on our jackets and sitting next to the water, watching the people strolling by, and gossiping about the various outfits that will be passing by…………..
Oh well, best get ready - have a great weekend
and yes it is a stunning day.
The rain that has been with us for the last week has washed away the dust of the summer and given all the plants a new lease of life. The grass is green, the flowers are a multitude of colours and it really is the sort of day that you remember why you moved away from the grey of London.
If you have ever been to Turkey and thought that it was lovely, why not hop on a plane and try North Cyprus? It is the European Turkey, you have the amazing restaurants, the weather, the friendly people and all the historical places to visit - check out this page for the top 10 places http://www.acmenyaexclusive.com/About%20Cyprus.htm All the history here you can touch, there is not the railings keeping you away, there is the thought that your common sense will keep you from damaging anything!
So what is new? Nothing really, it is just a wonderful day - and those are the days that count……………………
Having been out of the office for the day I have come back to find a note saying that the boss and one of the drivers have both gone to do their National Service for the day and cannot be contacted. Now the question is why today, the busiest day of the week and not yesterday when there was nothing! Typical, so they will spend the day sitting around, drinking coffee, chatting and playing with their guns, leaving us to run the business, that is not to say that we are incapable of doing so, it is just a pain in the rear.
I have also been left an enquiry about a rental in July next year for 2 weeks!! This is exciting as it shows that it will be a busy year again if people are booking now for their holidays. So if you are thinking of booking a villa I would get in there quickly as they will soon all go (especially the school holidays!)
It is a very strange day today, very quiet, hardly any traffic (and no it is not a public holiday), even the wind is barely blowing, very odd indeed. But at least the rain has gone and it looks like it will be a great day again.
Oh well back to running the business!!
There is still sun in North Cyprus even though it is raining at the same time, this means there is still people in shorts but with rain macs on top.
The views from Casa Mia, one of our villas is stunning. The sea is black, the sky is a mixture of light blue, fluffy white clouds and then dark patches where the rain is. You can see the lightening hitting the sea while you have the log fire roaring and the dvd player going. What more could you ask for?
As it is the beginning of November and the weather has turned everyone is now putting their mind to Christmas. Many of the restaurants and hotels are doing special deals where everyone can enjoy the day without having to wash up, but if you don’t celebrate Christmas and wish to have a normal day then this is fine, as everything is open as normal, even the banks!
But New Years is amazing, everyone is out, there are fireworks, parties and normal priced taxis, now that is what I call a great night!!!
If you want to go away from the grey of the UK for Christmas and New Year, why not think about renting a villa in North Cyprus and enjoy the fun with the sun still shining!
Well, where has the year gone to? 1st November already, the summer flew by!
Well the rain is here for the week, now don’t get me wrong when I mean rain, it rains for about 10 mins at a time and then the sun comes out. The visitors are still walking around in shorts and t-shirts during the day, but those of us with thinner blood have now taken to wearing jeans and a shirt (you will notice that I have not said jumper!)
So we have lightening out at sea, lightening over the mountains (which is stunning) and sunshine in the middle, we have it all here in North Cyprus as I keep telling people.
At the moment we have one of our villa owners over, they have not been at this time of the year before and are amazed that there are so many people over on holiday. But as I said to them, this is a 12 month holiday destination, in the winter the sun shines and is lovely and warm, then in the evening you light a real log fire and settle down with a bottle of wine and a dvd, or go to one of the many restaurants that have open fires and let someone else do the work for you.
If that has tempted anyone else to want to experience North Cyprus then get in touch. Time to go and check on the animals (dogs not husband).
It is the 29th October and it is a bank holiday, so all the banks and Government offices, schools etc. are closed, however at Acmenya Exclusive we are still working…………… Why, I hear you ask, well it is because we are dedicated in ensuring that the properties that we select for our books are only the best on the island.
In usual bank holiday style (well in Cyprus anyway), the sun is shining and the birds are singing. It is a very pleasant day, again it is the end of October and people have just walked past the office in shorts!!
With a lot of the business closed or with minimal staff it means that I have time to catch up on the paperwork and sort out everything in the office (this is a good thing!). It also means that I can start to write an article about North Cyprus for a magazine to publish, and to bring people from other parts of the World to this amazing country. For the country is stunning, with the sea, the mountains and the flora and fauna it is a place that is worth seeing.
The history of Cyprus is such that due to its position in the World many civilizations have conquered it and left their mark, Arab pirates, Byzantine, Ottoman, they have all been here and the remains are available to not only see but to touch so that you feel that you are part of the history.
Anyway, enough of that, back to the paperwork!!!!!!
The rain has gone and the sky is blue, with temps high it is a perfect October day in North Cyprus.
We have just received the details of a new villa, a beatiful 3 bedroom place with en-suite bathrooms and as soon as my laptop comes back we will be entering the details on the web page, together with a lovely 3 bedroom apartment on a complex in a village called Arapkoy.
Things are really starting to move and we have already taken bookings for Summer 2010 remember that the cheap flight seats get sold first!
I am really missing my friend Anne from izzibag, you should check out her blog and twitter, it will make you laugh and brighten your day. Women you should check out her bags, I was lucky enough to see one up close and personal, and no she didn’t hit me with it! They are lovely and there is one for all occassions.
Anyway, start thinking about your 2010 holiday and remember that we are not in the Euro zone, so it is cheaper!!
