Cyprus Independence Day

The 1st of October is Cyprus Independence day; the day that Cyprus gained independence from the British. And this day is marked with a big military parade, which just so happens to pass our new apartment. Think noisy tanks, men with guns and military marching. As a British person living in Cyprus, it may have been wise to keep a low profile today.....

 

We started watching the procession on the TV, but after a quick phone call to Harry's dad and the realisation that all roads around us had been cordoned off by police, it become apparent this parade was going to pass right by us. So we thought it would be rude not to head out and take it in the real way - not through the TV set. 

 

The one thing I learnt today; tanks are loud! The pavement wad vibrating and my ears were ringing. Harry was like a kid in a candy shop - so excited to be right next to a real life tank and all the trucks with rockets and missiles etc which they parade round the streets. I on the other hand was a bit more dubious being in such close proximity to explosives given last years antics with the explosives in super hot temperatures. Nevertheless, I will admit it was pretty cool.  I stood in awe at the huge machines pounding down the road. And even Millie was happy about the outing.

A random Monday morning , but it beats being in the office.