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Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Wednesday, December 17/2025


 Sun full, if days short, and sea beneath us a deep blue. And between the light blue sky and the dark blue sea is the faint blue strip that is the coast of Türkiye, only visible on clear days.

We’ll be happy to see the days getting longer after the solstice on Sunday - but spare a thought for the inhabitants of Barrow, Alaska who experience 24 hour darkness from November 18 to January 23. And unlike them we’re expecting not only sun but 20 degree temperatures tomorrow. No complaints.

On a somewhat less cheerful note, there have been a couple of instances of foot and mouth disease in North Cyprus. Apparently under control as sites isolated and widespread vaccination taking place. Fingers crossed.