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Episkopi, Cyprus

On the Isle of Cyprus there’s a village in the Limassol district and the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri that’s built on the hill of ancient Kourion, close to the western bank of the Kouris River. To see Episkopi and it’s Bay from these ancient cliffs for the first time is a phenomenal experience. I stood transfixed for quite some time absorbing the view of glistening waters watching people swim and surf for the day. Next a few of us hiked the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Roman Agora Area to study the vibrant ruins left by of the ancients. Archaeologist have uncovered remains of ordinary private houses, waterworks, limekilns and various other minor constructions dating mainly from the end of the Cypro-Classical period to the middle of the Medieval period.

The remains of rooms for dressing and undressing are located in the northeastern portion of the complex with baths that open into a large, peristyle rectangular halls. There are elaborately decorated floors paved with marble slabs and the most gorgeous multicolored mosaic compositions of various geometric designs.

Travel stylishly,
Kathleen

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A Fantastic Spring Weekend

It’s been an extremely busy weekend; laying mulch, designing garden rows, and popping downtown to the Philips Collection to see the Bonnard exhibit.

House plants have been moved outside to the deck since it was going to rain all weekend, then next it was time to stake the peonies from the southern side of the property.

The first major retrospective of Pierre Bonnard in 20 years at the Philips Collection. The exhibit gives one the opportunity to explore sources that fueled the French artist’s creative practice. Bonnard’s immediate surroundings were a main focus; landscapes of Paris, Normandy and the South of France to intimate interior spaces …… a day in the life of the artist.  

After several hours viewing artwork, it was time for lunch at the busy French brasserie Pastis in the Union Market district [1323 4th Street NE]. Their cheese plate was a selection of three cheeses from the cellars of Jasper Hills Farms was delciious. The selection of breads and wine were the start to the meal, and lunch was the cioppino and onion soup with a delicious Caesar salad …. overall a most enjoyable day!

Kathleen