The Green Line in Nicosia, Cyprus
Here is the UN line where as of 2004, Cypriots can travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. One thing most people never do is stay over, since they don’t want to give money to the Turks who have settled in their former land. In the newspaper here, there were many stories of how Turkey’s bid to be in the EU might be jeopardized by tiny Cyprus, since they can veto the bigger country’s entry. But some we talked to said that was unlikely, and commented that no matter what they say here in Cyprus, the Brits and US always side with the Turks. Could that be because of the strategic location of Turkey? Yes that and the fact that Turkey has more water than anyone else in the region. Fascinating to talk about this with the locals, and they seethe when they talk about the lands taken and the missing people who disappeared after 1974.
February 27, 2006 @ 4:25 pm
Got alot of Cypriot American friends in NY and they are also peeved. Love catching up on the trip!
March 21, 2006 @ 2:36 am
YOu really miss a whole lot if you dont stay overnight or at least a few days in the north side of the island, they have the best beaches at the Karpaz Peninsula at the eastern tip., miles and miles of white sandy beach with crystal clear water and exotic colrful fish. Maybe the greek cypriots dont stay over night but since 2004 most tourists fly in to Larnaca and then take a taxi to the norht and stay there for the rest of their vacation, there is a huge british comunity living in the north. Dont knock it til youve tried it. Personally I wish torists would not discover the north, I am selfish that way, but progress will happen. Los Angeles turk.