April 28th, 2016 – In Limassol, (Greek) Cyprus and visited outlying towns of Lanarka and lefkara. Here are the pictures:-
Breeding of Shrimp in Limassol Harbour
The town of Limassol and the mini chapel at the dockside
Scenes from the town of Limassol
The restaurant where we had a very nice seafood meal.
Archaeological ruins on the way to Angeloktisti Church, below
In Greek Orthodox churches there is a screen of Icons that the congregation sees, but below, through a small opening, one can photograph the high altar which is only accessible to priests.
The Chairs have double armrests, which can be used when sitting or standing
The Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque and final resting place of the mother of the last King of Jordan and the Woman who fell off her donkey and died in this place and for whom the mosque was named.
Above the “font like structure” is actually used for circumcision. Below the toms bot the Grandmother of the current King of Jordan (in white Marble) and the name sake of the Mosque in Green.
Salt Lake next to the Mosque
The Church where St. Lazarus preached and died / was buried.
The last remains of St. Lazarus above and below, the access to the sarcophagus where St. Lazarus was buried.
Access to and in the burial chamber with the stone sarcophagus
Lanarka town – Great beaches
Remains of a Roman Aqueduct
Headed to Lefkara where the ground is white due to the calcium deposits. wind farm
Monastery at the top of the mountain
Entering the town of Lefkara
Interesting Pringle Chip dispenser
This town is noted for its fine lace and silver filigree. We visited this shop to help the local economy!
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