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Most of all, I had envisioned North Cyprus to be like other Mediterranean islands with lots of greenery and trees. I found the pictures to be misleading. For, coming from West Palm Beach, Florida and Okinawa, Japan I found North Cyprus to be almost a vast sand land. There were very few trees but lots of sand. There is a major water shortage and water should be boiled. There were no fast food places although I found a nice Shiskebob place by a corner facing the sea that was pleasant to be.
North Cyprus has a marvelous facility that is not mentioned: Eastern Mediterranean University. EMU is a fine school on a picturesque campus with lots of amenities. Parking is a bit hard to find. But, properly prepared a student or teacher would find EMU and North Cyprus pleasant. It gets very hot and dry. There are a few UN camps and borders to cross as well as many military troops. But neither get in the way and North Cyprus is very safe. The drivers are not menaces. Fresh citrus, tomatoes, wines and fish can be purchased or enjoyed at outdoor restaurant cafes. The ruins are worth studying.
I bought this as a guide book. It largely served its purpose. Those seeking western-practice physicians who speak English can find a few who are good. The airport seems like a long ride from Famagusta. However, given the chance and knowing some of the realities, I would return in a moment. Some of the apartments I saw had as light fixtures, electric cords hanging from the ceiling with bare bulbs: No shades. This was depressing. The apartments can be spacious and airy although there isn't much circulation, at least in Famagusta. I visited a few resort places on the ocean that were ideal. For swimming, fishing, snorkeling and boating, North Cyprus is beautiful. The taxi cab drivers do not try to rip people off.
I like North Cyprus. Some of the points that were not mentioned or over-glamorized have been covered in my review. The hotels can use modernization. But, North Cyprus is worth visiting. I used this guide far more than any other, in any travels. The author can write a third edition giving more of a realistic preview. I flew there from the US via NYC to Istanbul and then switching to a local carrier. North Cyprus is in a good location for further travel. I could have reached North Cyprus from South Korea via Seoul to Instanbul. I can see more attention being devoted to tourism and saw lots of new homes an apartment buildings under construction. Those going to North Cyprus must have patience and not expect all the amenities of some other places. Yet the beauty of the sea is almost breathtaking and so are the sunsets. The sounds of people chanting in mosques around the clock add to its intrigue.
Dr. Alan D. Kardoff, Melbourne Florida USA
What a pitty the Greek half voted NO to letting the borders come down and a re-unification of the Island. Now the only way to visit this wonderful place is via Turkey.
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