Tag Archives: Kibris

Karagöz oyunları in Kantara Castle

Posted on December 3, 2013 by lizcameron

As we drove west from the Karpaz Peninsula, we set our sights on visiting Kantara Castle. Of course, the Karagöz puppets (Karagöz oyunları) were over the moon about the idea of visiting a castle beginning with the letter K. They are … Continue reading →

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Ali of the Karpaz Penninsula’s Golden Beach

Posted on November 30, 2013 by lizcameron

Our first foray to Cyprus brought us 24 hours of firsts – the first time we have gotten lost as a couple, the first time eating deliciously crunchy fried haloumi cheese (yum) – and the first time in what can … Continue reading →

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Turkey for Thanksgiving – or – Dinner with Donkeys in Dipkarpaz

Posted on November 23, 2013 by lizcameron

I had to make the joke. Karagöz the trickster puppet – and fan of bad jokes – has been bugging me for weeks to do so.  “If you are really going to make the trek to Cyprus for Thanksgiving, you’d … Continue reading →

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