A Visit to the Farm House of Casale Panayiotis
Trip Start
May 27, 2012
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Trip End
Jun 10, 2012
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casale Panayiotis
Kalopanayiotis, Lefkosia, Cyprus
Friday, January 18, 2013
Guests staying at the Casale can take a tour to the Farmhouse, go fishing out here, pick seasonal fruit from the trees of the orchard, have a barbecue or arrange a business gathering as well.
I was so curious to visit this place and grabbed the opportunity when it was offered to me.
By the entrance there is the Old Bus of Casale under a shed that tours its guests around the different villages. These buses were very popular until 1976 and they were replaced with the ones we see today.
The first impression, - the farm is on a slope, it is huge and the produce is such that the products are sold in the market as well. It is surrounded by lush vegetation –pine, fir and plane trees, culm and reeds, and fig trees. The day is cloudy but the air is crisp and fresh and there is a smell of fireplace burning ripe wood which comes from the farmhouse residence.
It is by all means a well looked-after piece of land with all kinds of citrus fruits, walnuts, lotus, vines, kiwi, herbs, and many more. Beautiful gardens and a big but common house –at least this is how I see it from the exterior. The farmhouse stands on the top of the slope for better views.
The owners live mostly abroad so it must be a humble residence like the owners themselves are. Unfortunately Mr. Papadouris is ill in bed today and I lost the opportunity to meet him in person but I did not see him around yesterday as well. Of course the staff speaks highly of the kindness and goodwill of the couple.
I get down to the river bank where a platform is placed for guests who wish to go rod fishing, but it is also a nice spot for partying. Then of course there is a café bar in the premises for a snack or a drink but this time of year it remains closed.
I have a stroll through pathways, come across young guys picking fruit from the trees and others packing them for the market. The produce is much and varied depending on the season.
Homemade food and desserts are beyond compare in quality and taste here at the Casale and this is because the cuisine uses fresh ingredients and herbs coming directly from this specific farm.
Tangerine trees are heavily laden with fruit and Agni, the lady who drove me here earlier urges me to cut and eat as many as I wish. This is a treat to all guests of course! I find them crunchy, juicy and extremely aromatic, - totally different from fruit we buy in the market.
I hope I have given you a rough picture of what the farm is like.
Click on the photos now to enlarge them, sit back and enjoy it.
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Thank you for your photos and hope you are having a great life.
Oh my God! It is so nice hearing from you Jose. After so many years....how many really -probably 10? Yes, this is what I am doing right now, travelling and writing. I never made it to Mexico yet....times are hard with the economy as it is. If I ever visit Mexico you will be the first to know. Thanks that you dropped by to say hi. I surely appreciate it. Do stay in touch.
Do you need a license to fish here ?
Can they cook if you catch anything ?
When the fruit is in season, ae you allowed to pick the fruit ?
looks a nice place just to wander around, a bottle of wine, a bit of cheese and bread, dont need anything else
Oh yes...this is what is meant for. Tourists can fish ...no license needed, and they can give the fish to the kitchen of the restaurant. Just as you say. A glass of wine some cheese, and all this beauty. What more can you want? I loved this place just as much as the Traditional Village of Casale.