Sunday. Where is the sun?

We woke today to a forecast of 70% heavy showers all day long but we would not be defeated. We set off to catch a bus up the coast to Coral Bay which is supposed to be a beautiful bay with lovely beaches. About 5 minutes away from the apartment the heavens opened and we sheltered in a shop. The rain was torrential and soon the roads were flooded. Once it finished we got to the bus stop in the dry.

I was disappointed with Coral Bay. The town leading down to the beach was full of English pubs etc. The bay had natural beauty and the weather was wild but the beach was not up to much. We walked a little way along and found a closed taverna which had a roof we could shelter under if the ominous clouds in the distance came our way. Outside the taverna was a small amphitheatre type structure which we sat on to have our lunch. As it was still dry we took it in turns to stand in the middle and played charades!

Well that was enough of Coral Bay so we got the bus back to Paphos harbour to visit the Kato Paphos Archeological Park. This is a complex of excavated Roman villas and mosaic floors - which are really well preserved and full of colour. I was amazed how the mosaic artists even managed to show facial expressions. There was a forum and an odeon (like a small amphitheatre) and the site is right next to the sea so a lovely setting.

On our way home we had to get some supplies at the supermarket - so lucky; whilst we were in there there was another outburst of torrential rain. So we had a good day out and didn't get wet.