Hello everyone. I was thinking I didn’t have much to say, but decided it was enough to keep you in the loop. I’ve had a wicked sinus cold that apparently is going around. Yes, even here, winter is the season for colds and flu. Anyway, I am feeling much better, and therefore everything seems brighter and more interesting. So I’ve made a nice cup of cappuccino, squeezed my fresh orange juice (my neighbours Mike and Roz gave me a huge bag of oranges from their tree), and will try and fill you in.
(The view from the Paradise Restaurant)
Dale has had a rough couple of weeks at work as one of the pilots has left, so they are scrambling to fill the slot. Because of that, I had to cancel a trip to Cairo (but it ended up being just as well, since I spent the week recovering). He also got to fly with Adam again, so they are having a great time.
We finally did get the fireplace in, and as you see by the pictures, it needs a bit of paint and maybe some mosaics to spruce it up. It is very cozy, and has really helped take the chill off. 
Cement, brick and stone are lovely in the summer, but they sure seem to soak in the cold in the winter. It has only been about 5C warmer than Comox, which I am sure you would trade, but it feels colder than I had anticipated. Apparently we are still desperate for rain, but I am enjoying the warmth of the sun on the house (not to mention sitting outside on the deck reading). We have had a couple of huge storms, but when the sun comes out, all is forgiven and forgotten.
Our regular young lady Brigitte at Curves has been sick too for the last two weeks, so they brought in Tatania, who is a real task master. She has been correcting us and working us much harder, and although it is tough going, it really is better. I am hoping when we hit the slopes in March that maybe it won’t be too tough (wishful thinking I know). The ski hill here is apparently open now – it would be nice if we could get a day up there to warm up our muscles – but we’ll have to wait on Dale’s schedule to see.
I have been out for lunch and dinner a few times this week and playing bridge with anyone who needs a partner – I even won a bottle of wine last night. I am really looking forward to dinner tonight at Linda and Peter’s as they have a friend over from the UK who is a real gourmet cook. They live in a little village called Koili – pronounced Keelee – which is up in the mountains north of Paphos. It takes about half an hour to get there from Kouklia, so we often meet in Paphos. They have had a much colder winter than us, and even snow. But it will be better for them in the summer.
Next on the agenda is a trip to Spain – Insha’Allah. I have a ticket, but again, will not hold my breath as things could change. If it goes, I will have something to write about next week. In the meantime, hope you are all well and happy. Take care and bye for now.
Love,
Laurel
(Flamingos on the salt lake)
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