We caught the packed bus from Paphos to Limassol for the Grand Parade at the carnival. On the bus there were students dressed as cows, hamsters, police women, clowns...you get the picture.
The youngsters were in high spirits but we're well behaved. The carnival itself was carnage, great fun. 125 floats each with around 100 people on and around throwing ticker tape, napkins and sweets. The crowd were lined armed with spray 'silly string' that shot out fluorescent slime and fake snow. Makeshift stands selling food and drinks lined the way.
Whilst it wasn't a day to wear your favourite polo shirt (hopefully the stains come out) it really was fun, Sienna (our 4 year old) loved it.
I'd not go to an event like that in the UK, there'd be pissed/drugged up yobs, pickpockets, and an overall threat that someone unhinged would drive straight through the lot.
We didn't see a policeman all day, neither did we even the slightest bit of trouble. What a great day.
Once the carnival parade had passed it left behind a serious mess, but an army of volunteers were cleaning up straight away. With the thousands of aerosol cans and forests of paper, maybe not the most environmentally friendly day however.
Bank holiday Green Monday we headed out to Lighthouse Beach, Paphos as we heard locals go there to fly kites and have a picnic. We packed in our suitcase both the Frozen and Minnie Mouse kites which both Thuy and Sienna enjoyed flying with the other hundreds of kites.
A slower day than the carnival, but another nice day joining in the harmless fun.
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