Flight from Larnarca in Cyprus to Oslo and then onto Split 18th and 19th October 2025

Very foggy in Oslo.

We checked put and having walked to the bus station at Ayia Napa, in front of the monestry and got the airport bus to Lanarca after a delicious meal. I wish I had taken a photo. Michael's salmon burger was on a black bun with salad and curly chips deep fried, still with the skin on. I had a falafel wrap with the same chips and salad. Huge portions. Arrived in Larnarca with plenty of time. Airplane was very full to Oslo. It was -3 in Oslo when we landed at 00:41. They would not let us into the transfer area so we tried to sleep in the departure area on the floor as all of the benches were occupied.

06:00 we borded the flight to Split, I slept across 3 seats on the plane as it was empty.

Landed in Split and Johny from Adriatic Shuttle was there to take us to Dubrovnik.

Our Journey from Split to Dubrovnik was beautiful.

Last day in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, 18th October 2025

After breakfast we walked along the beach looking for a cable. Typically, I brought the incorrect cable to plug into my computers transformer.

We found the ancient Aqueduct in disrepair.

An offering on the side of the highway.

Outside and inside a Greek Orthodox Church.

Michael with Batman's original car in the classic car museum. Wow what a great selection.

We think Cabbie (the anglia) remnants may make a great bench as above, but who could do it??

We walked back to the Hotel, checked out and went to catch the bus to airport after purchasing the cable for the laptop. One happy Ana Maria.

Holly and Michael's Wedding at Nissi Beach Hotel 17th October 2025

Michael and I caught the bus to Nissi beach, overshot the resort and had to double back soooo family was concerned as we arrived at 15:45 for 16:00 having come in via the kitchens.

Holly and Michael said their vows and walked our as Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins.

Having had our photos taken we moved to an area where champagne was served and we could catch up with the rest of the family.

We walked to another area where the speeches took place. Michael spoke from the heart, a great effort from Holly's stepfather on Holly's upbringing, afterwhich we ate a great dinner in the form of a buffet. 

After dinner we danced the night away and caught the bus back around midnight. Interesting fact is that before 21:00 price for the bus is 2 euro per person. After it is 3 euro per person.

Chilled morning on the Ayia Napa beach, before the wedding 17th October 2025

The contrast on the beach, the water is colder on this bay when compared to Konnos.

Lazy morning in the sun.

Cyprus, sculpture museum 16th October 2025

Beautiful sculptures from all over the world. We got off a few stops before our hotel to visit the museum. The vegetation is the same as in St Francis Bay with these beautiful sculptures in between.

We walked back to the Hotel along the beautiful beaches.

Pre Wedding boat trip. 16th October 2025

We caught the bus back to the Hotel and made our way back to the harbour to meet the family before going on the boat cruise.

About 45 people got onto the Ocean Queen, three levels with 2 bars and plenty seating space.

The boat took us along the coast towards Konnos beach, where we had a swimming stop.

Beautiful scenery while cruising along the coast.

Nathan and John on either side of Michael

Brian, Michelle and Julie

John, Julie, Ana, Steve and Michael as the boat was making its way back to Cyprus harbour.

A beautiful trip catching up with family, a welcome glass of champagne, a buffet meal and great conversation made it an unforgettable trip.