What's the weather like?

One question I seem to be asked frequently is about the weather; I think that most people think of a Mediterrian island and think of Hawaii... but let me tell you: that is not close to the truth. The Greeks have a saying that says something like: "When God was done creating the world he had a pocket full of rocks left over, so He created Greece" --and I think that includes Cyprus!

I read somewhere that when the Romans ruled the island, they cut down most to all of the trees to build their navy and the forests have never recovered. The terrian is rather dry, arid and dusty, but with some sticky humidity in the air. Not Phoenix... Not Austin. The forecast is pretty nice much of the time, we've been having morning fog. Not like Tulley Fog, but more like land fog from the valley, in the south we have the Troodos Mountains and in the north another range, I don't know their proper name, I call them then Keryneia Mountains (that is where Keryneia is located), so we are tucked in a little valley.

And in case you are planning to visit, here's something which could help: a temperature chart. And in case you want Farenheit...

Keep in mind that we are here for a while, so you have plenty of time to plan your trip. I've heard rumors and whispers about several visitors... we shall see who really shows up! We have a queen size bed all made up in the spare room and I'm finding out about several tours, like a walking tour of old town Nicosia and one of the Green Zone by the UN. As soon as I find out more I will let you know. Spring is a good time for wild flowers on the southwest part of the island.

Keep checking back, I'll be adding some pictures soon!