tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post9128465092803274550..comments2024-03-08T03:00:47.226-08:00Comments on ABC Wednesday: K stands for The Kykkos Monastery Cyprus.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-38137410566146673482015-03-27T02:34:21.524-07:002015-03-27T02:34:21.524-07:00Hi Karin, it certainly was a good day out and an e...Hi Karin, it certainly was a good day out and an experience not to be missed.est<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />.<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />ot to be missed,<br /><br />bTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-53232386248598364882015-03-27T02:28:34.784-07:002015-03-27T02:28:34.784-07:00Thanks Laurie, glad you enjoyed reading about the ...Thanks Laurie, glad you enjoyed reading about the icons, I find them most fascinating, it was a wonderful <br />day out, the drive up through The Troodos mountains was breath taking<br /> and a bit hair raising too!<br />best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW teamTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-9191934757495582962015-03-27T02:20:20.867-07:002015-03-27T02:20:20.867-07:00Thanks Beverley, it was a most interesting place, ...Thanks Beverley, it was a most interesting place, we spent a day there and could really have spent longer.<br />best wishes,<br /><br />Di.<br />ABCW teamTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-2578137699818718412015-03-26T11:59:56.864-07:002015-03-26T11:59:56.864-07:00What gorgeous photos! Must have been such an inter...What gorgeous photos! Must have been such an interesting place to visit.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-69486386572199206852015-03-26T11:53:52.685-07:002015-03-26T11:53:52.685-07:00What gorgeous photos! Must have been such an inter...What gorgeous photos! Must have been such an interesting place to visit.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-78537778036031919222015-03-26T02:27:02.813-07:002015-03-26T02:27:02.813-07:00Fritz Ant, Thanks for dropping by and your kind co...Fritz Ant, Thanks for dropping by and your kind comments.<br />The history of the place is amazing and I will write more when the right letter or thought appears!<br /><br />best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.<br />Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-51809497046221644482015-03-26T02:23:45.207-07:002015-03-26T02:23:45.207-07:00Hi Cherie, thanks for dropping by,
it is a lovely ...Hi Cherie, thanks for dropping by,<br />it is a lovely place I'd love to go back some day, sadly health issues disallow me from travelling so far now...<br />It's good I've got so many lovely memories of all our travels,<br /><br />best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-79745638980650629022015-03-26T02:18:43.079-07:002015-03-26T02:18:43.079-07:00Su-sieee, I quite agree, but then it is a money ma...Su-sieee, I quite agree, but then it is a money making machine. The monks don't need worldly goods, they are totally self sufficient, farming their own land etc. They do, I believe have a vinery and make honey.<br />It would be interesting to know where the proceeds of the monies raised go. I imagine a lot would be required to maintain the building etc.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />DBCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-2622891347049130842015-03-26T02:04:13.728-07:002015-03-26T02:04:13.728-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-35638789849169092352015-03-25T20:26:55.282-07:002015-03-25T20:26:55.282-07:00Interesting and beautiful place to visit.
http://...Interesting and beautiful place to visit.<br /><br />http://www.36hourworkweek.com/2015/03/Court-teen.htmlCarin Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249991588609380053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-19552011795064686002015-03-25T19:36:19.838-07:002015-03-25T19:36:19.838-07:00Looks like a very pretty place, tho I never been t...Looks like a very pretty place, tho I never been there in person and just reading about it, it is so full of a rich history, thank you for sharing.Anita (Rosy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03044730110212737410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-91024094568813156572015-03-25T18:42:49.116-07:002015-03-25T18:42:49.116-07:00Great intro, really enjoyed learning about the ico...Great intro, really enjoyed learning about the icons♪ Lmkazmierczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17286730342157793063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-92223337550792932672015-03-25T16:49:20.667-07:002015-03-25T16:49:20.667-07:00You have brought back memories from my visit there...You have brought back memories from my visit there.<br /><br />Thank you :-)CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-66624486773435886992015-03-25T12:11:58.773-07:002015-03-25T12:11:58.773-07:00Very interesting! Opulence is so contrary to a vow...Very interesting! Opulence is so contrary to a vow of poverty, seemingly more so in a monastery. Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-88276926086759727192015-03-25T10:07:36.031-07:002015-03-25T10:07:36.031-07:00Nick Va..
Glad you like it, I shall have to go sea...Nick Va..<br />Glad you like it, I shall have to go searching for a key Now !<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Best wishes,<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-9899788038150569252015-03-25T10:02:39.497-07:002015-03-25T10:02:39.497-07:00Thanks Nick V.
So sad the Greeks and the Turks sti...Thanks Nick V.<br />So sad the Greeks and the Turks still don't like each other, such lovely people too!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-20492191113149171292015-03-25T09:58:32.045-07:002015-03-25T09:58:32.045-07:00Thanks Anita glad you enjoyed it.
Best wishes,
Di....Thanks Anita glad you enjoyed it.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW. team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-23661244412222067062015-03-25T09:54:37.366-07:002015-03-25T09:54:37.366-07:00Truly Gattina , it was a wonderful day out.
Best ...Truly Gattina , it was a wonderful day out.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-7503741232359551182015-03-25T09:51:11.391-07:002015-03-25T09:51:11.391-07:00Me too , Meow,
quite a shock when we got inside, ...Me too , Meow,<br /> quite a shock when we got inside, so breathtakingly beautiful.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW team,Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-16724068945125928992015-03-25T09:45:28.958-07:002015-03-25T09:45:28.958-07:00Hi Beloo,
the icons are truly stunning, so much w...Hi Beloo,<br /> the icons are truly stunning, so much work and so much colour,<br />best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-9182489699776908312015-03-25T09:42:32.420-07:002015-03-25T09:42:32.420-07:00Hello Ronoldo, good to hear from you again.
I thou...Hello Ronoldo, good to hear from you again.<br />I thought I may have seen an icon amongst your art work, I must pop over to your site and take another look!<br /><br />best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-58992081455301197082015-03-25T09:30:21.412-07:002015-03-25T09:30:21.412-07:00Hi Meryl, thanks for your comments, I do hope you ...Hi Meryl, thanks for your comments, I do hope you get to see the Monastery some time,<br />well worth a visit, and the trip up the mountains too, stunning scenery along the way.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /> Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-36153346140878380812015-03-25T09:22:39.922-07:002015-03-25T09:22:39.922-07:00Yes Tulika ,
I am rather fond of icons. what deli...Yes Tulika , <br />I am rather fond of icons. what delights me most is the amount of effort the artists must put in,<br /> to create such wonderful scenes bristling with so many rich colours.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-62342161096596308172015-03-25T09:14:08.728-07:002015-03-25T09:14:08.728-07:00Hi Norma, that's what I love about the Greek a...Hi Norma, that's what I love about the Greek and Turkish culture, so much colour, not just in their art work<br />but in their cuisine too, wonderful places to visit.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-46157829801176670712015-03-25T09:09:19.007-07:002015-03-25T09:09:19.007-07:00Bless you Roger, you're so kind,
Di xx
ABCW t...Bless you Roger, you're so kind,<br /><br />Di xx<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.com