Paphos People

I took a stroll down the sea front last night 9.00pm
There was a gap in the barrier, so I had a walk up the front.
Boy there is so much space along that sea front now
its unbelieveable , now that have chopped all them shops back.
I dont know what is going to happen with them, but I am sure the shop owners will want to come back out onto the street again.
I have to admit, I think it will look good when its done..
All we need to do now is get the tourists back ..

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Whilst the optimist and the pessimist argued that the whisky glass was either half full
or half empty ? .
I drank it .....
The opportunist..

I would how many of the shop owners have now gone bankrupt, due to loss of business.

Molly

Anyone got any recent pics of what it is looking like down there now????

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Sam x

This picture is also on another post but I thought I'd show it here as well:

I shouldnt imagine too many of the shopkeepers have been greatly disadvantaged financially, as the winter/early months just kepp them ticking along, and main incomes come later in the year. Long term the businesses will benefit from the infrastructure improvements, and I would suggest any great losses will possibly be put right by the authorities.

Am I correct in saying the bulk of the shops keept trading up until very recently?

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Live your dreams.

I think they made an aggrement, that they all closed last week..

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Whilst the optimist and the pessimist argued that the whisky glass was either half full
or half empty ? .
I drank it .....
The opportunist..

Apparently there is going to be a meeting next week to discuss with shopkeepers the design of the pergolas/verandas to go in front of the shops. A single style throughout will certainly be better than the hotch potch of styles that they had before. Presumably they will all have a common footpath design too. That still leaves a hell of a wide road that will end up as a car park

The shopkeepers will apparently have to pay rent on the premises that are closed. Presumably if they want to keep staff they will have to pay them too? Many are taking the opportunity to refurbish premises, some of which were already refurbished in the last two years. Compensation (or lack of it) has been a bone of contention.

Good news is that the work is already two months ahead of schedule.

All but one of the shops (below) have been closed for about two weeks, and many were closed soon after the work started in November.

Great update and will the resturants be doing anything about friendly toilets for the disabled.Now is time to do it while they have chance of closure.

frank

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It looks like war torn lebanon
Always gonna find one, who will go to all lengths to make a few pennies

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Whilst the optimist and the pessimist argued that the whisky glass was either half full
or half empty ? .
I drank it .....
The opportunist..

KG said

Nobody has informed us...........

KG said

NOT apparently.........but definitely, with NO leniency.

KG said

That comment pleases me.

PS

I'd love to know where and how you get your info KG., because the local traders and shopkeepers tell US nothing.
Is that because we are British?

from a very sad JGG

Just out of interest does anyone one know of the Genesis bistro, only visited Paphos twice and didn't get to Kato is it anywhere near your pics??

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Alison

Hi Alison

Genesis Bistro isnt on the harbour, its on the back road(that I dont know the name of but maybe Jean or Frank will know) next door to the Rugby Arms but its closed down and up for sale.

KG you are a man in the know, Im impressed!

x

Can't wait to see it finished.........eventually

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Graham

The best mind-altering drug is truth.

Most of my information comes from Cyprus TV news and from talking to people.

I was however mistaken about the meeting about the verandas. It appears to have already taken place this week. From what I can gather from last night's news, the verandas will be made of steel and glass. The artist's impression shown on TV was rather uninspiring - I would have preferred a more traditional design using stone and wood, but the finished result may look a lot better.

Piglet
We had considered buying it but couldnt get over due to Geoff's health Dr wouldn't let him fly, was it any good? We did alot of research on it and it did appear to be a promising little business

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Alison

JGG
Do you have an interest down there ?
Gary

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So close yet so far away

JGG Has a shop on the sea front, as I am sure you can understand
he is not a happy chappy at the moment..

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Whilst the optimist and the pessimist argued that the whisky glass was either half full
or half empty ? .
I drank it .....
The opportunist..

Alison

Genesis is on Ikarou Street, near the Post Office in Kato Paphos, right next door to the Rugby Arms. I don't know why, but it didn't seem to attract many customers, maybe the location, who knows?? There are some holiday apartments close by, the Apollonia, and the Pagona, but it's also a short walk from either the front and Bar Street, or in the other direction, the road where all the restaurants are (Almond Tree etc).

Jean

Jean you know Paphos like the back of your hand.

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No Trish,

Just go down Ikarou quite a bit - I have friends who live just off there, and also the post office collecting parcels for stuff I have ordered off ebay.

Jean

Jean - you are more reliable and better than a map.

Molly

Anything you need to know this is the place to be!! Ta

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Alison

When we are over we shall have nosey down at the harbour to see how it is coming along.

frank

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There was a report on LINTV tonight that Chinese workers are coming from Bejing to lay the Chinese blocks:-
http://www.lintv.eu/html/paphos_news.html

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Mal

Why I ask myself are they blinging in Chinese woakas. Wots wong wiv gooowfashan porish cheep rabour!

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GREAT LINK to local news.

Thanks.

NOW IN FAVS.

JGG

Agreed JGG - it's in my favourites too.

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Tina
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The estate agent I work for had the Genesis on their website for sale but I received an email this week saying it was no longer available. Unfortunately they didn't elaborate, just withdrew it so have to assume it was sold.

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Helen

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Thanks Jolly Green Giant & Tina

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Mal

Took a walk down the sea front last Sunday and I have to say I was impessed, it is slowly taking shape and you can with imagination gain some idea on how it will look, I really think it will be finished for May or nearly there.

One solitary shop open for papers but all other shops closed. Sea was high and coming over sea wall but I think not all of the sea defenses are in place yet if they get this right it will be good.

Jan

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Have to say it's really starting to look the part now - should be very impressive when it's all finished!

Yeh I think it will look good down there when it's all done. As will the town square area - work is starting up there in november apparently

Sorry to say but unless Cyprus in general doesn't drop its prices, it doesn't matter how much they spend on doing the place up, it won't bring back the tourists

Brilliant link - maybe hubby will stop threatening to take down the satelite dish now.

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Nicky

Real beauty is on the inside - I help the unreal bit.

Anyone got any recent pics to post???

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Tina
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Drove down Ikarou this morning to the Post Office (Mothers Day card to post), and passed Genesis. It's got a big banner up, saying they're opening 1st March, so looks like they've been sold. I hope it does well for them, as the last couple of owners haven't had a lot of luck with it.

Jean

Graham Mayors site is excellent for quality pic's:-

http://www.gmayor.com/Cyprus_2008.htm

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Mal

The Chinese " specialists " flying into Paphos to lay the "gra-night" on Posedonios Ave. have been delayed until next week.

* gra-night = granite.

Lucy Robson's pronounciation is much to be desired.

Ayios Antonious street, which is pedestrianised, will be open to traffic to help ease congestion while the works are going on.................

Or try the written version
Pedestrian Road to Open

The arrival of a team of Chinese specialists flying in for upgrade works in Paphos harbour has been delayed, but, they should be arriving next week as deadline for completion draws nearer.

The workers are being brought in under special contract owing to their expertise in working with granite.

In the meantime, the authorities say they will soon open pedestrianised Ayios Antoniou to traffic to ease congestion while the Kato Paphos works continue.

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Mal

Thanks Jean it was like a covert operation trying to get info from the vendors but we will still be keeping ours eyes open for a little business venture
Ta

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Alison

monroes is up for sale ??

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Whilst the optimist and the pessimist argued that the whisky glass was either half full
or half empty ? .
I drank it .....
The opportunist..

Alison

I am led to believe that Genesis may be run by Cypriuots - a friend who lives round the corner from there had a look at the menu this morning on her way past, and says it all seems to be Cypriot style food.

Jean

Never very busy though but maybe as owners not management driven type is why it closed down.

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