calling all CY ex pats

[happysnapping]

Hi all,

I'm new to Laranca CY, and i'm trying to get in touch with the ex pat comunity here. I've asked around and no one seems to know? I'm sure you guys must be out there! The question is: how do i find you?

Sarah

[kimonas]

It all depends on your interests - there are sports bars a plenty down finikoudes (the palm lined sea front) where the ex-pats tend to hang out and drink beer. If that's not your bag, you could pick up one of the lifestyle magazines and see what cultural events are on. Many ex-pats meet up through their kids (and their schools). There are many school events (including charity events) organised through the year which welcome others (especially fund raising events). The Anglican Church (and others) also organise a series of events throughout the year. Another place you could try is the British base at Dhekalia where there are always ex-pats munching fish and chips and shopping on the base - it also organises a series of cultural events throughout the year which attracts the local ex-pat community.

You'll probably bump into many along the seafront between the marina and the fort this weekend and Monday, as it is the Kataklysmos festival this weekend - the place will be packed as it is Laranaca's biggest cultural event.

[Arranexpat]

Originally Posted by happysnapping

Hi all,

I'm new to Laranca CY, and i'm trying to get in touch with the ex pat comunity here. I've asked around and no one seems to know? I'm sure you guys must be out there! The question is: how do i find you?

Sarah

Hi,

I don't really know the expats in Larnaca as I am down in Paphos, try googling the Hash House Harriers Larnaca. There are three Hashes in the area, I think the Polygon Hash has the youngest members. It's a drinking club with a running problem. Tell them I sent you.

There's also the UKCA but if it's anything like the Paphos UKCA you'll have a fantastic time if you like tea dances at lunch time and need help with a lift for the bath and like to be in bed for 8pm. I have to admit, It's not my kinda thing.

There are some members of the forum in Larnaca, I'm sure they'll point you in the right direction.

[nikko]

Are you in Larnaca town or one of the villages? We have a great expat community in Pervolia and Kiti. There are bowlers, bingoists, quizzers, dancers, dartists, eaters, drinkers. Some belong to ALL of these groups. Stick your head in Kokos taverna in Pervolia or the Cottage pub. Always some expats around.

[Arranexpat]

Bit ofa walk from Paphos

[Veronica]

Originally Posted by Arranexpat

Bit ofa walk from Paphos

Silly billy Susan.
You use your car

[happysnapping]

Originally Posted by nikko

Are you in Larnaca town or one of the villages? We have a great expat community in Pervolia and Kiti. There are bowlers, bingoists, quizzers, dancers, dartists, eaters, drinkers. Some belong to ALL of these groups. Stick your head in Kokos taverna in Pervolia or the Cottage pub. Always some expats around.

hi i'm in laranca main town, but getting to the villiages wouldn't be a problem, i have a car. Thanks for that! Hopefully see you soon?

[nikko]

Originally Posted by happysnapping

hi i'm in laranca main town, but getting to the villiages wouldn't be a problem, i have a car. Thanks for that! Hopefully see you soon?

How will I know you?
I'm the ugly suntanned bloke with grey hair. Like all the others in Pervolia

[Arranexpat]

Originally Posted by Veronica

Silly billy Susan.
You use your car

Bit far from Bahrain but will be landing in Larnaca around 2.30 on Friday?

[Lazer]

Arranexpat,

You made a comment earlier about a running club. Are you into running? My hubbie is really into running, cycling, swimming and has recently got into triathlons. I'm really into cheering him across the finish line! We are planning to move to the Paphos are early 2010. Is there a running /cycling / tri club in the area?

Lazer