What clothes to bring

HER INDOORS



Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 00:27

We are moving to North Cyprus in October for a one year trial and I was wondering if we will need many winter clothes as our luggage weight is limited.I am bringing an electric blanket and a halogen heater after reading other threads,but am unsure if jumpers,boots,coats etc are needed.

We have previously visited in the warmer months between April & September.

Thanks Terri

The butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 00:36

Hi Her indoors,



You will definitely need sweaters and trousers and warm jacket for the winter. It isn't very long but it gets very cold at night. In march this year I was still cold and in sweaters both day and evening. I think you will find that you will need the electric blanket and more than a halogen heater.



The Butlers wife

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 02:27

Hello Terri



Yes, electric blanket vital for survival! and extra heating & warm clothes. The problem is the humidity. Beds and soft furnishings feel 'damp' cold. October in Cyprus is beautiful though and you will have time to ease gradually into the colder months - which are still a heck of sight warmer than Wales!



All the best

Jo Valentine

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 02:54

Hi Terri .

Thermal socks and warm slippers are a must as tile floors are so cold in the winter, thank goodness it is a short winter .

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 08:56

Last winter I wore a light coat twice outside!!



Evening can be cooler but most nights a light sweater inside plus we use calor gas fire.



As for electric blanket, I would melt.



Indoors it wil depend on size of rooms etc what heating you need. If you are staying a year then buying a gas fire locally is not that expensive.



That was us for last 3 winters. Who know what might happen this year, being utterly selfish hope it rains for 3 months.

ladylittle


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 09:13

Generally the days are lovely, no need for anything more than a light jumper. Have even known to be outside having breakfast christmas morning. However, once that sun goes behind the mountains, around 4-4.30, it does get very cold. Electric blanket is lovely. Try to put a thick curtain on front doors and maybe bottom of stairs, that helps. it does get cold but doesnt last very long, you are doin the right thing by trying it for a whole year as apposed to a few months in the summer.

Good luck

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 10:23

LL, your last comment about staying the year should be in red bold letters on every thread like this. Only way to find how any individual will react to all conditions.

HER INDOORS



Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 23:19

Thanks everyone for you advice.i feel the cold anyway so I shall be bringing my sexy bedsocks and possibly buy a gas fire when I arrive.Thanks again Terri

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 23:21

Of course one could 'winter' in the Caribbean as one does.

HER INDOORS



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Message Posted:
10/08/2008 01:30

Depends where in the Caribbean - I like Tobago.Have also been to Antigua ,but that was about 14 years ago when it was safer!