[ MEDIEVAL GIRNE ] Anyone interested in a free tour?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 10:33

A couple of months ago (after a Medieval Cyprus Fellowship lecture on Medieval Girne and its hidden Lusignan/Venetian remains) I promised several people to organise a walk in Girne/Kyrenia. It's cool enough now, so let's do it.

If you are interested mail me what you prefer: Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday morning (from around 10 o'clock) and how many people.

Mail to: mcf.trnc@gmail.com

P.S. The number of participants is limited - first come...

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 11:21

Would love to but pins not up to it. I'm sure you'd make it very interesting and informative.



Richard

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 11:32

Hans. I'll be up for this next year.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 12:17

OK, Bill. If Girne still stands..., which you don't know with the current Mayor, who built biking paths that end in the middle of nowhere, planted 1200 palm trees (1199 now dead), built fountains in roundabouts (had no water last year for three months) etc. Wouldn't be surprised if Girne Castle became Girne Casino. You're on the list, Bill...

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 12:20

Hans



Don't worry, by next year the Greeks will be here having claimed everything back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Richard

ROBnJO


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 12:32

Hans, great idea!



We would definitely be interested for Spring/Autumn next year.





p.s. We wouldn't have to wear clogs would we?



Rob

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 12:41

RE msg 6, ROBnJO: (...) We wouldn't have to wear clogs would we? (...)

=> What a silly question! The walk is for "Dutch(wo)men only" (*) who, as all British know, eat tulips from Amsterdam all day long and wear clogs "made in Taiwan".

(*) Didn't I mention that in my first post?

ROBnJO


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 12:54

Hans



As an afterthought, why not suggest a small donation per person for a suitable charity?

Chegwin


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 14:04

How refreshing it is that every once in a while we see posts on here that actually contribute to the knowledge of the place some now call home and an individual sharing their experiences for free.

I hope the tour goes well for those that can make it.

Well done Dutch.



Chegwin

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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 15:16

Hans, by the way will you be providing lunch?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 15:53

RE msg 10, Bill: (...) Hans, by the way will you be providing lunch? (...)

=> I just finished the "free of any charge program", Bill, and I'm pleased to present it here for your consideration: Kyrenia: 10 am: arrival of the participants by taxi (free pick-up at their homes). 10.15-10.30 (or shorter on request): a very fast run through the old harbour and walled Kyrenia to see the bl**dy old stones there (who cares?). 10.30: Free Sunday Lunch in the Dome Hotel (with Karaoke, Elvis Presley and a raffle with great prizes!). 14.00: taxi's ready to take the exhausted participants home. From 6 pm: I'll be ready at my computer to accept complaints via email and apologise. What do you think, Bill?

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 16:02

Han. I'm not sure about a very fast run through the old harbour and walled Kyrenia to see the bl**dy old stones there. I'm OK with the rest though. Perhaps Rob will treat us to lunch?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 16:07

Bill, since my poor Dutch sense of humour doesn't match the world famous British humour, in fact is far inferior: msg 11 is utter rubbish and I can't take any responsibility for any disappointment during the Karaoke. Thank you.

KARY44



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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 17:34

Hans



Sent Email, Would definatley be interested any Sunday 4 of us.



Thanks

ROBnJO


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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 18:32

Bill



I'll happily supply lunch!











How far will one mixed Kebap go?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/10/2009 21:30

First group is "fully booked" now. You'll be informed (around the week end) about details of the walk by email.

Maz


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Message Posted:
15/10/2009 00:50

Oh blow - I am too late for the first walk.

So, Hans, if you get any who drop out because they don't like the idea of the proposed Itinerary(!) I would love to be a substitute for a walk around Girne (when my foot is better), for free - no donations to charity, but I would buy you a cup of coffee by way of 'thanks'.



Why no donation to charity. I don't like blackmail!



So, are you taking names for a second walk. My foot might be better by then and I can run and not limp and learn things about Girne I have not so far known. And I have some friends who would be interested too.

And thanks, Hans, for keeping your word and for offering something for nothing. Just like the good old days of caring communities. And just as well no clogs. The only pair I had was when I was 10 and I have outgrown them, and in any case they are all sawdust now!

lovinit


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Message Posted:
15/10/2009 07:25

I would be interested in the walk, Sunday would be a good day, !!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
15/10/2009 08:16

Names for another group (or two if there are enough interested people) are taken - but only via email: mail to: mcf.trnc@gmail.com . Don't forget to mention for how many people you make a reservation!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/10/2009 21:22

From another thread, by MartinM: (...) PS Whatever happened to the guide tour?. I e-mailed you with my preferred day but have not had a response yet. (...)

=> Thursday and today I was very busy with a route map for the "Route of the Fifth Great Pegasos Car Treasure Hunt - In aid of Lefkosha Haemodialysis Unit and other good causes - Sunday, April 11 - 2010". So I planned to wait till the week end when all interested people would have emailed me - I figured - and then form groups. I didn't reply to emails yet. I hope you understand that.

ajaney


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Message Posted:
17/10/2009 13:35

Hello Hans

Have just returned from Cyprus so missed this trip but would love to go next year in the spring

minertor



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Message Posted:
17/10/2009 13:48

msg 2: come off it Richard, saw you near Fiskos Wednesday, I was going to offer you a lift home but you were moving faster than the car. Did you have a promise on ?.



Tony

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
19/10/2009 13:04

RE msg 18, lovinit: (...) I would be interested in the walk, Sunday would be a good day, !! (...)

=> Sorry, I cannot inform you about the Kyrenia walk, because you have opted to hide your email address in your profile. Please contact me via mcf.trnc@gmail.com so I can confirm the details.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
19/10/2009 13:34

The first group (Kyrenia Walk 01) was informed about the details this morning. See: http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/24455.asp

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
19/10/2009 13:47

Admin(s): can one of you please close this thread? Thanks you! - DC