Crossing Borders

So today we figured we would fit in one last adventure. Although we have explored much of the old city we figured it was time to step it up and cross the border to the Turkish side of Cyprus. Now to explain this without the drama or you feeling like your sitting in one of my lecture classes, all you basically need to know is that in 1974 a “green line” was established in Cyprus with Turkey occupying the north and the Greeks in the south. Therefore, we had to grab our passports, fill out our visas and we were ready to enter the other side.

As we entered we had one goal in mind: make it to the Karenina Harbor. So after asking about ten people how to catch the bus we finally found it’s location. However this bus was actually a small van, where the whole thirty-minute ride felt slightly out of a scene from taken, yet there was no turning back. But no worries, eventually we made it there and I must say it was definitely worth the trip.

The harbor was just absolutely gorgeous with the images off the dock of a famous Turkish castle along side boats and colorful buildings in a pool of crystal blue water. It certainly lived up to its name of the "jewel of the north" and was one of the most beautiful sights I have seen thus far (I know I keep saying this but it really just keeps getting better) So anyway, it is safe to say (literally) that the Turkish side turned out to be way less intense than it was built up to be. My only regret is not discovering it sooner!

Elveda xo,

Lindsey