Frank and Joan's news for 08 February 2009 in Northern Cyprus

Frank and Joan's Adventures in Northern Cyprus

Our adventures in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus continue....

Looks like some really lovely weather back in UK and there's me complaining that it was cold here. Having said that, our forecast doesn't look too good for the coming week.

The newspaper is showing pictures of chaos at the airports over there and then going on to say that the current Euro crisis might boost tourism here. Lets hope so as it does get very sunny and warm in a month or two. Hotels are saying that their bookings are up 50% on this time last year and holiday companies are suggesting that they have put together some very competitive package deals. It would be good if some of this is really true as the restaurants etc here sure need a good boost.

Last week I suggested that with Gary Robb go

ne something might just happen in Amaranta Valley and other sites. It is now proposed that the title deeds will be issued for the properties on this site as a priority. It is felt that this will boost the confidence of buyers and there is to be a meeting early this coming week, with the Prime Minister involved. If they do resolve this, it will go a long way to reestablishing confidence in the construction industry here.

The two presidents are to meet this coming week for the eighteenth time. This is the start of talks on the property issue. At the same time warnings have been issued by "The Think Tank" involved is suggesting that the Greek Cypriot demands for return of properties in the North, whilst not acknowledging any Turkish Cypriot properties in the South, is only harming the negotiations. Long way to go yet.

Looks like a repeat of last years Cancer Charity walk is on for Sunday 22nd February. Best get my boots polished up as it is 10 kms, but over the top of the mountain.

Charles and Yvonne, our soon to be neighbours, are still in their rented apartment, awaiting their container of furnishings. So they invited us for lunch today, which was very enjoyable and gave us a chance to meet their Siamese cat. Typical noisy Siamese, it should be fun when he meets up with Tiggy and Smudge, guess there might be a sort of territorial problem, wonder if the old guard will come out on top?