Greece 2017 - July

 Monastriraki Flea market is one place I have to go when I visit Athens. There is a flea market and also an antique street where there are a number of antique shops like this one above.

 Walking through the flea market.

 7 years ago, I was attracted by this shop because there are many toy cars in the shop. Owner told me that he will wind up this business in August 2010. Just to return to see if anyone taking over the shop. It looks like the shop was closed for a full 7 years already.

I found a number of toy cars in one of the antique shop. The cream of the crop has to be this Tomica.

Here are the rest of the cars I bought from the same shop.

Cyprus 2017 - July

I have not set my foot in Cyprus for 7 years. This time coming with Emirates since Singapore Airlines doesn't fly to Athens any more so I am transiting in Dubai instead.

 View from my hotel.

 Actually was better than I expected.

Locals told me that this is a very good hotel. Staff are friendly, they have a nice pool, breakfast is much better than previous hotels I stayed.

The hotel staff recommended this restaurant if I wanted authentic Cypriot or Greek cuisine. It took me 10 to 15 mins walk from hotel. 

I order my favourite lamb as usual.

On the way back to hotel, I walked into a provision store.  

I was attracted by the Majorette display since I started buying Majorette recently again.

I bought some cars here as they are old stock which some are as old as late 90s. Seems like the kids in Cyprus doesn't play with toys. I stayed in Cyprus for 2 days before flying to Athens for the weekend.