On to the divided island of Cyprus, where we stay on the Greek side and get to pay for things with euros. Today's tour is of several ancient sites.
Tiny little roads and lots of farming.
The hot, warm and cold rooms of the baths. The floor would have been on top of the supports you see. Hot air was circulated through that area to warm the baths as needed.
Tile mosaic on the floor of the bath area. Remarkably well preserved.
A sign in Braille. The map is done with raised lines so the unsighted can view the information.
Panorama of the amphitheater. A great view of the sea from the nosebleed seats.
Apollo temple. This, along with Kurion, is part of a large Roman presence here in Cyprus.
Omodos village and the Monastery of the Holy Cross. Much more modern than the Romans.
The walkway ceiling reminded us of the American Southwest.
As we left Cyprus and sailed around its western tip, these cliffs appeared.
Tiny little roads and lots of farming.
Kurion village, going back to Roman times. The site is well presented with covers over the larger excavations. This is one of the public houses in the village. The baths are on the right side.
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