Moving to North Cyprus

bof100


Joined: 29/07/2010
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 06:13

Hi all we are moving lock stock and barrel to karshiaka, if thats how you spell it, possibly late September, if all goes well.



Hope to meet some of you after we arrive, as we are leaving all our family behind.



See you soon



Ian and Alison

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 06:47

Welcome aboard Ian and Alison,



Karşıyaka is how to spell and it's a compound noun which means opposite/meets the coast/shore (Karşı - opposite) + (yaka - coast/shore).



It is pronounced 'Karsh-uh-yak-ah' not Karries-yakka as a lot do. Get used to saying it correctly before you learn the wrong way as it's tough to get it right once you have...

jbond



Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 08:16

Hi Ian and Alison..myself and husband are also moving out 1st Sept..we are moving to the same village as you,,so we will also need new freinds,,let us no when you arrive and we could meet up..look forward to meeting both of you ...

Jefferson


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 360

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 08:22

1st September also but to Lapta. Could we form a 1st September Club?

jbond



Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 08:26

Hi jefferson,,I think thats a great idea...are you staying in a hotel first??we will be staying in Lapta for a few days untill our shipping is sorted..What time do your flight land/what airport??

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 08:33

Who said the property market was dead and everyone's moving back to the UK !!

Jefferson


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 360

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 08:41

Arriving 1330 at Larnaca and then for one night to Citrus Tree Gardens. Move in on 1st September as the house has enough in to live until our container arrives. Look forward to meeting you.



Trevor and Vicky

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 09:08

Hi welcome and all the very best wishes for your move over,We to live in Karsiyaka, and the 44 sometimes have a little lunch get together, I am sure you will meet up with some new friends.Take care.





Spider,X

suzi1951


Joined: 14/02/2010
Posts: 191

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 17:38

Have just moved into our villa in Karsiyaka and loving it. Going back to Scotland to prepare our shipment which is due to arrive end September, so I will be back on 20th September. Perhaps meet up then. I live near Spider.

jbond



Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 17:43

Hi Suzi,,mybe we should all get t-shirts with September club on them so we all no each other LOL..sitting here in Uk with dull skies and just counting the days to we arrive..Our villa is at the top of the village with the mountains (five Finger)right behind us,are you anywhere near there??if so how long will it take on a moped to reach the bars/shops..Many thanks and you keep injoying that lovely weather ..

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 17:59

Hi Joanne Karsiyaka is a long way from the five finger mountains.That mountain range is the other side of town..







Spider,X

jbond



Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 18:06

Hi spider have you any idea what mountains are at the top of the village??if so how far are we from shops/bars..I have read about Tongo,s which would be great for us as they have a darts team...Many Thanks once again Spider for all the imformation you have sent me..xx

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 18:23

Happy for you all.



I would like to ask if I may, whether you all have your PTP and Deeds?



It would help me with my survey ...



lockerley@hotmail.com

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 18:42

If you are at the top of the village it will take about 5 mins straight down the hill to get to the square which has a small market, butcher, coffee shop and the Park Cafe for food and drink. There is also a small market and restaurant (Cano's) in the middle of the village plus the Koop shop.

Haven't heard of Tongo's. If you are talking about Tolga's then unfortunately Tolga died in January and they no longer have a darts team.

Welcome to Karsiyaka it is a nice place to live.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 18:50

joanne Its not that far to tolgas Bar its on the main road the bus runs through the village all the time also.and you could go into Lapta strip.I would say on a moped it much to far to get into town but like i said the buses run all the time cheap too.and if your walking they just toot at you to see if you need a lift. I am sure you must be feeling very excited right now.If you contact me i am happy to give you my phone No. once you get here and meet up.



Spider,X

jamestalbot


Joined: 20/12/2009
Posts: 958

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 21:21

Welcome Ian and Alison, to the TRNC and the forum, I hope all goes well for you.



Good Luck



James

begonia


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 22:15

Bring your own petrol !

begonia


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 22:22

Why are the Brits so afraid to do anything without sticking together like glue ? My advice would be to get there,settle in and then decide who you want to be friends with..... whether it be TC or British. And learn Turkish.............you're in a FOREIGN COUNTRY now ! If you go to live in another country you will have stand on your own 2 feet and not go around with T shirts saying Help me I'm new !

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 22:30

begonia whatever makes you think they wont..will or do ? My God there is a tread from a widow asking for new friends its had 140 odd views and i was just thinking what an unfriendly bunch on 44..just because people may meet up dose not mean they would click with all and with your attitude I guess they would take a wide berth.. ))) smile you might get one back.



Spider,X

viper


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 22:37

Welcome all,

as msg 18 states ..learn the culture ,lingo and mix about and you will do fine and remember this is Cyprus and not the UK and I'm sure you will enjoy the life out here in the TRNC.







viper

jbond



Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 22:55

Begoni,,I'm very sorry u didnt understand the joke but LOL means laugh out loud (Joke)it was just to add a bit of humour..not to offend anyone...

Jefferson


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 360

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 23:22

Message 18. If your personal info is right you live in the UK so i find your advice interesting. Come out and then give your advice.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 00:21

jefferson..Me thinks he lives on this forum..dishing out negative remarks..someone allways like to stick a boot into the positive post you will get use to them on her and quite a few i might add ! )



Well they just cant give up can they.





Spider,X.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 00:27

just one word welcome. you have already made friends. beleive you me, i have made more friends here than ever, they stick by you and they suppport you. we know. i could never ever be without my 44 friends x

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 11:52

Begonia,

Did they mean they were moving to vasillia? Thats what most of the Turkish Cypriots call it.