Keith Tate @Susi
Date: September 2007
Description: Hi Mehmet,
Thank you once again for another memorable holiday at the
Manolya.
Both Susi and myself thank you and your staff for excellent
service.
Our room ( 102) had fabulous views and we both went home
completely relaxed and refreshed.
An activity that we tried whilst on holiday was
paragliding. We found a brochure on display at your
hotel.Highline tandem paragliding have a shop in the
harbour in Girne. We were picked up by Highline and taken
to their launch site above St. Hilarion castle about 2500
feet above sea level. We were strapped into a harness with
seat and clipped securely to our pilot and a large
parachute type of wing. When the wind conditions were right
we ran towards a steep slope at the top of the mountain and
after a few steps we were airborne.The pilot controlling
the paraglider looks for warm air which makes the craft
rise. We soared like bird for about 45 minutes.The views of
the mountains, the coast line and the whole area were
amazing. We rose to a height of 1100 metres. Before we
landed we carried out some aerobatic moves which were
better than any roller coaster ride.We landed very softly
and on our feet at a landing site near the main road down
from Karaman. In all we both felt it was an experience of a
lifetime and would recommend it to any of your hotel guests.
Susi also would like your guests to know of the Kyrenia
animal sanctuary. It is an ideal place to visit if you
enjoy a walk in the hills. Visitors can visit daily between
0900 and 1300 just off the main Famagusta road near Arapkoy
and take dogs for a walk in the hills.We enjoy walking, but
we found that visiting the animal sanctuary was a good
excuse for a walk in the hills. The area with fabulous
views down to Turtle beach area is wonderful and the dogs
also enjoy running in the hills
Email: rktate [at] tiscali [dot] co [dot] uk