Donkeys on the Karpaz

andy46


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 18:17

Went to Karpaz today for the first time for a couple of years. We always look out for the donkeys but today there seemed to be far less and the ones we could see looked in very poor condition. We also saw a dead one.



Is there any organisation who looks out for the donkeys eg a donkey KAR. As an animal lover I was quite upset to see the state they were in.



Andy's wife

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 18:28

hi andy's wife , we saw them in may , and lots of them , they looked fine as we took pictures of them , so its quite distressing to hear they're numbers are depleting and their condition is poor in such a short period of time . i don't personally know of any organisation but i'm sure someone posted something about it a while back , chris will know for definate , she will probably respond

regards , simbas

ingalill


Joined: 17/06/2009
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 12:55

You can read more about donkeys here: http://www.stwing.upenn.edu/~durduran/esek.html and

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7361353.stm

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 14:56

Hi Andy,



I have been to the Karpaz three times now and I have only ever seen one donkey and this was being ridden by an old gentleman. Can anyone tell me where the most likeliest place would be to see them?





The butlers wife

NatAless



Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 789

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 16:25

yes and wild tortoises pls! :0)

Amber


Joined: 26/09/2008
Posts: 561

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 16:34

Not been up there now for 2 years, but when we did, this time of year, there was loads of them everywhere we went.



So sad to hear report back from andy's wife that they are not in a good state.

david161


Joined: 25/09/2008
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 19:39

we were there last week and saw lots, seemed in good nick. Plenty of droppings around as well. We only really saw numbers within their sanctury area ie after Dipkarpaz. There are plenty around the monastry area.

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 19:46

Hiya,



We go up to the Karpaz a fair bit and I think it is a bit of 'pot luck' as to whether and how many donkeys you see. Some days we have seen loads, with foals and other times, we have seen none... As David said, the best place to see them is around the monastry area and often along the long straight as you get towards Hasan's and Golden Sands beach... Even saw a white donkey along there - very beautiful...



Don't be too disheartened, I suspect there are still plenty out there, somewhere...!!

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 20:45

Best have a word with Wyn,Wacky and Jock they will have a few stored away,

Paul.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 20:56

wackyjim,



Disregard that Brod....hes a dodgy character!!



I can see a business opportunity for you and your man Jock! Endless free expansion. Suit the Scots that!



I am not hiring a bloody turtle from you. Slower than a Scotsman queueing for the bar.



wyn

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 21:12

Wyn,

I know have this picture in my mind of you three, lassoos in hand wearing ten gallon hats on the Karpaz rounding up all the donkeys, you bunch of jackass,

Paul.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 11:25

The Donket hire firm is still going strong, Please contact off board for further details.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 11:42

should have read, Donkey hire firm...Family Discount available.