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Walking amongst the orchids and
wild Flowers
The months of February to May
bring the most beautiful orchids and wild flowers to Northern
Cyprus; it is a haven for the nature lover and botanist.
Driving along in your car or walking on e of the many mountain
trails you are strict by the colour and beauty that is before
you. There are so many varieties of flowers, some are rare and
can only be seen in certain places and would be easily missed
if not pointed out the visitor. Anyone who is interested in
nature and combining a walk in the mountains with learning
about the flowers and orchids they are seeing should consider
booking for an '' orchid and Wild Flower Walk'' with Tony and
Maureen Hutchinson.. Maureen and Tony have been organising
these popular days for about 1o years and enjoy showing the
visitors the orchids and wild flowers that grow in abundance
in the mountains around their organic farm on the southern
slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains. The day is divided into two
parts. In the morning the group walk along a good path into
the mountains and will see about 9 different species or
orchids as well as an abundance of wild flowers, some of which
are endemic.( only found in Cyprus ). The views along the way
are superb and the setting makes you feel that you are in real
Cyprus. As you wander at your leisure you can take the
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photographs, learn about
the traditions of the village people as well as increase
your knowledge about the fauna and flora of this beautiful
country. For those who are not very mobile there are
always short cuts, other visitors enjoy going down further
into the valley to get close views of the very rare
orchids below. The circular route, which takes about 2
hours, includes about 2 hours, includes a bronze Age Tomb,
the old drinkingthoughs used by sheep and takes you back
to Organic Farm for Lunch. This is home baked and eaten
outside, among the wild cyclamens, in the couples, large
garden with good views of the southern slopes of the
Kyrenia Mountains. Appetites are always healthy and
everyone chats, makes new friends and contacts. The
afternoon walk is to another walk is to another orchid
glade in a different direction, more species of orchids
are seen
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Spectacular views again. Then
thought the traditional, Turkish Cypriot village to se the
Medieval Maronite Church, the mud and straw houses, inspect
the old village ovens, an Ottoman Turkish Bath and learn about
the mountain herbs still gathered and used by the Cypriot
people. Everyone is ready for the good, English, afternoon tea
and carrot cake that awaits them back at the farm at 4 pm.
Following are some of the orchids and endemic wild
flowers that you may see on your day out:
Orchidse Orchid morio, Barlia
rebertiana, Orchids punctuala, Orchis italica, Serapias
vomeracia, Anacamptis pyramidalis, Neotina maculata, Ophrys
fusca, Ophyrs kotschyi, Ophrys sphegodes, Ophrys apifera,
Ophrys carmeli, Ophrys levantina.
Endemic Wild flowers : Onosma
fruitcosum, Anthemis tricolour, Helianthemum obtusifolium,
Onobrychis venosa, Tulipa cypria. This day out ( Every Tues/
Thur/ Sat During March and April) appeals to everyone so book
early as numbers are limited. For More information e-mail us
and we book for you.
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