A confused wrap-up

It’s funny. Just two weeks ago, when this article was published, I was going to write about how being abroad always brings out my American-ness, and makes me a vocal advocate of things like McDonalds, Disney World, and Diet Coke that I may only be lukewarm about when I’m at home (except of course, [...]

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Just to show I still exist …

This is me at the UNFICYP Spring Officers’ Ball:

This is me with some of said officers:

Despite the horrendous Elvis impersonator (Elvis, as far as I know, did not have a thick British accent) and other mishaps that would only occur at a military event, the evening ended up being quite enjoyable.
Other than the random international [...]

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Progress!

Slowly but surely, things in Cyprus are changing – the Greek Cypriots this week removed part of the wall dividing the capital city down the middle, in preparation for another crossing point to connect the two sides. In December the Turkish Cypriots had removed the barrier on their side. It will still be [...]

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Springtime in Cyprus

I lead off this post with an apology for all of you still snow-bound. Two words: move south :)
Spring has arrived in Cyprus, and not only has the weather vastly improved, but the island has become – dare I say it – pretty for the first time since my arrival last September. Now, I’ve made [...]

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On economic embargos and essentials

One of the unfortunate results of seceding from your country is that the rest of the world refuses to do business with you.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, being recognized only by Turkey, has been under an international economic embargo since the day of its independence. It receives massive trade and investment, as well as [...]

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Still stuck …

It was a particularly gloomy week for proponents of reunification in Cyprus. A poll came out this week revealing that 65% of Turkish Cypriots now desire two independent states in Cyprus – a pretty serious reversal after 65% voted for reunification in 2004. But really, who can blame them? When 75% of Greek [...]

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To The Teeth

For being possibly the safest place I’ve ever lived, Cypriots sure are prepared to shoot each other up at the first provocation.
This weekend I decided it was high time for a weekend at the beach (with two very good reasons: last week I worked 14-hour days, and 5-star hotels go for 50 bucks a night [...]

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Scooter!

Finally I have a way to get around that doesn’t involve waiting for someone to come pick me up every day … and calling the office driver when my boss inevitably forgets me every now and again. Not exactly a Vespa, but my little Suzuki gets me to work and back and even to [...]

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