Orchid and wild flower walks here in North Cyprus

Kambylikid


Joined: 31/10/2009
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
26/02/2012 09:56

Starting this Wednesday and every Wednesday throughout March and April I will be leading a wild orchid and flower walk (weather permitting) from the centre of our village - Hisarkoy. Start time will be 10am. The walk will take about 2 1/2 hours over undulating ground. There will be no charge. Come and learn about our wonderful flora especially now as the 2 rarest orchids are at their best.

I am a registered, fully licensed tourist guide and member of the TRNC guiding association.

For more information call me.

Tony Hutchinson

0542 854 4329



Can this be a sticky please until the end of April?

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
26/02/2012 11:33

A very welcome return of the orchid & wild flower walks... Tony, I will be in touch. Gavin

glenton


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
26/02/2012 12:48

Hi

Something i have wanted to do for a long time, am out in April so will be in touch, how far is the walk and how much per person please

Thanks

Kambylikid


Joined: 31/10/2009
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
27/02/2012 09:12

The walk will be about 4kms and there is no charge.

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
27/02/2012 11:06

Hi Tony,



so glad the walks are still going on. Will def make one of those Weds......



Dawn

chico


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
27/02/2012 15:52

That's great - we are bringing friends over at the end of next week - will email you Tony

kiwikid


Joined: 18/08/2008
Posts: 496

Message Posted:
27/02/2012 17:13

Hi Tony , hope to join you next week. Dad says a big hi.

Angela

pammick


Joined: 09/07/2009
Posts: 722

Message Posted:
27/02/2012 18:38

That is great news Tony, hope to join you on one of the walks soon.

Love Pam

katjusha


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
27/02/2012 18:46

Hi, are orchids growing all year around in the shady places? As I can't join this time, will probably be in North Cyprus in september.

Suffolk



Joined: 31/08/2008
Posts: 222

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 09:51

Hi Tony,



We shall be over at the end of March and would really like to join you on one of your walks. Had always hoped to do one in the past - we will be in touch.



Regards



Irene (Mrs S)

Kambylikid


Joined: 31/10/2009
Posts: 148

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 09:58

re msg 9

The wild orchids here in North Cyprus flower from mid Feb until early May. Season is longer on the high mountains in the southern part of the island.

However, there is one, Spiranthes spiralis, that flowers in October/November.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 13:05

Will be over on 11th March for almost 2 weeks with my sister and would like to go on one of your walks.

Just one question - where is your village Hisarkoy? We will be based near Girne.

shoogaroo


Joined: 27/01/2011
Posts: 59

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:03

Hi Tony



So pleased the Orchid Walks will continue. Hope to do one of them this year.



Chrissy

kiwikid


Joined: 18/08/2008
Posts: 496

Message Posted:
01/03/2012 11:29

Just want to bring this back to the top, it's a great day and very informative.

chinaeyes


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
05/03/2012 15:52

Will there be an Orchid Walk please on the 7th March Tony

spangles


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 411

Message Posted:
05/03/2012 20:59

Yes, chinaeyes. Mr & Mrs Spangles are going. Do come and join us

spangles


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 411

Message Posted:
08/03/2012 07:20

Very enjoyable. It was a beautiful day and we went through some stunning scenery. Tony pointed out many types of orchid, flowers and herbs. Even found a chameleon in an olive tree. Thank you Tony.

kiwikid


Joined: 18/08/2008
Posts: 496

Message Posted:
08/03/2012 08:37

Agree with Spangles, yesterday was a wonderful day, and we were so lucky with the weather it was beautiful.

Thank you so much Tony. I learnt so much about the local plants not just the orchids, which were fantastic.

Angela

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
08/03/2012 17:29

We would love to join you on if there is one planned for 18th April. Please send us the details of meeting place etc mint1955@blueyonder.co.uk

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
08/03/2012 17:44

Travelling to Hisarköy is very straightforward:-

Head west from Kyrenia out through Alsancak, Lapta and Karsıyaka and on past Gecitköy water reservoir and the village over the top past the Çamlibel turning. Keep going and turn left at the second sign to Hisarköy which is exactly opposite an Army base... This will lead you straight into the centre of the village.

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
08/03/2012 18:06

Groucho, I have not made this jounrey yet, how long is the journey, just for a time allowance please from Kyrenia to Hisarkoy? Regards.

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
08/03/2012 22:03

I'd give it one hour so you don't get caught in any speeding traps.

Biker



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 14:48

Sounds very interesting. I will try and join you either this wednesday or next. Will call before.

Have a good day

Jonesy299


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 367

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 15:46

My wife and I have been dying to become more knowledgable about the local wildlife and plants (and get a nice walk in too) - we'll be in touch to book a spot soon.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 18:16

Tony really enjoyed today's walk most informative thank you very much for giving your time and knowledge





Top tip for future walkers wear long trousers it can be a bit spiky with the bushes

mcity


Joined: 17/11/2011
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 18:31

I would love to go on one of these walks but work Monday to Friday, could you please give me a general idea of where to walk so that I can go on my own at the weekend.















Kevan

aerhere


Joined: 02/11/2009
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
21/03/2012 19:49

I've been meaning to do one of these walks for years.... and today I did it. Had a wonderful morning and learnt a lot. Thank you Tony.