Seaside for the Weekend

Ah, the beach. I can't even begin to explain how just a simple weekend away can brighten up my life! Saturday morning a bunch of us piled into a service taxi that brought us to Limassol, a seaside city full of travelers, even despite the forecast of rain. Although when we first arrived it was pretty cloudy, the sun still peaked out from time to time. The breeze, the waves crashing against the rocks, the sand under our feet... it made it all picturesque, still. Apparently there was a sandstorm in Egypt that carried it's way to the coast of Cyprus, causing the sand to blow us off the beach and into a nearby restaurant, Taps, where we all got the British breakfast for only 2 euros. The six of us who were staying together then proceeded to our hotel room, which had a balcony view of the city, and another view of the ocean. We pushed all four of our beds together and napped. I could seriously get use to this! It was hard to not wish that this was where I would be spending my semester abroad, but I'm sure with the beach and all it entails, not much "studying" would have gotten done. Later that evening, we went back to the same restaurant, Taps, because it was their first ever night of Karaoke, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite things. It's just so entertaining and fun, especially for someone like me who loves to dance and has always fantasized about being able to sing [and maybe someday I'll be good at it, but until then, making a fool of myself doing Karaoke is just fine with me!]

Sunday morning we all woke up to a beautiful, double rainbow outside of our window, and set off for the race... Yes, I signed up to "run" a 5k, solely because it was beachside and I'dbe in good company! On our way there, it began to downpour. Running in the rain? Looked like it! However, by the time the race began, the skies cleared to a magnificent blue, and the ocean glittered with specks of sunlight. It was absolutely beautiful. As the race started, it was confirmed that I'm a much better cheerleader than runner, so a group of us walked in the back and cheered on everyone that passed. One of the guys in our group actually got awarded first place! [It was all because of our cheering, right Matt? ;)] Then, with "Windows Are Rolled Down" by Amos Lee on repeat, we journeyed back home to Nicosia... but don't worry beach and blissful seaside, we'll be back soon enough...