GOLF COURSES, CHURCHES AND meze (continued, part 3) I quickly got used to stay alone in the classroom Lanza. As in any other city, it was necessary just to know what's going on, but I never felt any threat or anxiety. Over the next two days I explored the uninhabited loneliness of old Nicosia (walking, in shoes along the ancient cobbled streets ... what was I thinking?) Passing the ancient buildings, I could not believe that they still exist. It seemed that the bases themselves broken up into parts, and lacked only one good Quake (and it happens here), so that they fall apart completely. Although the city as a whole did not initially seem beautiful in the conventional sense of the word, gradually begin to penetrate its beauty, walking around and imagining what history might tell these dilapidated walls. It is quite clear that until recently, Cyprus was not financial resources to maintain in proper form and restoration of historical monuments. Now, when the country became part of the European Union, it is nice to see the beginning of reconstruction, many of which are supported by UNESCO. Ledra Street Streets and alleys of the old city, including pedestrian Ledra Street, housed many small shops, which cater to foreign and local tourists. Among the interesting sights of the Freedom Monument (in honor of the liberation from British rule in the 60 years of education and the Republic of Cyprus), Famagusta Gate (the most important and best preserved of the three ancient gates of medieval Nicosia, now home to the municipal cultural center of the city), several churches and mosques (especially church Tripiotis). Do not forget to visit the observation deck at Ledra Street. Hence, the 11 th floor of the house Shakolosa, a magnificent panorama of the old town, including the Turkish-occupied territory. Among the notable landmarks - the house Dragoman Hadzhigeorgaikisa Kornesiosa (home of the XVIII century, where he lived a mediator between the Turks and Greeks), and the Archbishop's Palace (built by "antique" in 1960). Presidents Of course, the most amazing place was a guard post at the end of Ledra Street, where you can look at the Turkish-occupied territory. At the post was a young Cypriot in uniform and with a gun. This quiet place has become a kind of monument, expressing the Cypriot pleas for help to find missing loved ones, about which nothing is known since the Turkish invasion. Looking through the peephole into Turkish territory, you see only the ugly, dirty plot abandoned land, pile sandbags and barbed wire of the bay, "stuck" in the past behind modern civilization. Several listeners Lance offered us to go into Turkish territory and see the sights of the other side, but we did not go. It smacked of betrayal. We also did not inspire the idea to be Americans in the Islamic world. Memory of the events of September 11 still vivid in our minds of the American Famagusta Gate One day during his walk to the Ledra Street myself lucky. There were crowds of police, agents of secret services and military. They are after something observed and gave some orders. My imagination ran riot. Someone killed? Planted a bomb? Spotted by the terrorists? Relief came when I noticed a large group of curious children, which led to some of their teacher. Obviously, I had nothing to worry about. Black Mercedes with the senior officials drove past and went down the Ledra Street. I was curious. I went in the same direction. Around the corner I almost ran with the presidents of Greece and Cyprus, poses in front of cameras after the recent signing of a cooperation agreement. On the second evening we were invited to dinner (in the European style, at 9:30 pm), several listeners Lanza. As we expected, the restaurant "Family Nest" was a pleasant surprise. There serves traditional Cypriot fish meze (Mediterranean variant of Mexican tapas), which became one of the most vivid memories of the trip. Several local delicacies put on the table one after the other in serving a la fourchette. Usually served fish meze with a selection of local seafood, cooked in traditional style. For example, lightly fried red mullet and Vlachos (kind of stone perch, approx. Perevi.) Grilled squid or shrimp or a traditional meze with various local dishes. The list of impressive dishes: hummus (chickpeas snack of mashed potatoes, approx. Perevi.) Cured olives, dolma, exquisite pastries with local cheese, roasted lamb or beef, lamb, beef with local herbs and juicy sausages. Cypriot food has become one of the most unexpected pleasures of our trip. Everything is very fresh, useful and just perfectly cooked. It is rarely used sauces, simply by adding lemon or olive oil, and a typical dessert - a platter of fresh local fruits (such as white and red pomegranates and figs), collected at the right time and candied with exotic spices. The most curious dessert was a fruit that looked like figs, soaked in a thick sweet syrup. I tried these little fruits with seeds, like balls of bearings, and said: "Tastes like bubble gum." Lance, in turn, said: "It tastes like those cigarettes." At that moment, descended upon us - we ate the fruits of allspice, and they were very tasty! Simplicity - that's the word that best describes the Cypriot cuisine. After our return home we Lance agreed on the fact that cooking Cyprus superior French and Italian. And all doubts as to why Americans suffer from obesity and other diseases caused by unhealthy food completely dissipated. Start material: Read more:
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