Back of Beyond

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A Tour of The Back of Beyond

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Finding Back of Beyond

Look for the Art Studio sign

- on the Latchi to Neo Chorio Road, just after the hillside Z bend, turn Left

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Back of Beyond

Situated in a tranquil valley

on the approaches to the Village of Neo Chorio and the Akamas Peninsula, this a perfect place for Harry and Sheila to gain inspiration for their painting and writing.

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The Studio

pop in through the back gate

- give the bell some 'wellie' and Sheila or Harry will greet you

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A Garden to Enjoy

throughout the seasons

offering peace and tranquility

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Lazy Lizard

- content in the Back of Beyond sunshine

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A Cool Corner

- poolside retreat

one of many interesting corners in which to sit peacefully.

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Springtime

the Judas tree in full blossom

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Time for a tune

Always ready for a musical interlude

- Harry, ever ready to join with friends in an impromptu session.

Sheila's Blog

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Mac
As I write this blog we are mourning the loss of Mac, beloved dog of our Webmaster, Stuart, and his wife, Helen. Mac died peacefully in his sleep last week after a long and happy life. He had slowed down greatly of late and was on medication for a heart problem, but he was active and loving right to the end.

Stuart and Helen are understandably pretty devastated. Knowing he was getting on in years and had a health problem, didn't make it any easier when the worst happened. As well as comforting each other now, they have to try and console Mac's sibling, Ad, who can't understand why his constant companion has suddenly disappeared.

I admit to shedding tears when I first heard the news, but now take delight in remembering his bright, intelligent face and the way he always greeted me with such boundless enthusiasm, all the time uttering those amazing sounds that made me almost believe he could talk.

Best of all I remember long hours spent in the air-conditioned study at his house while Stuart and I recorded one of my books for an audio version. The moment we sat down both dogs would shoot in before the door closed and immediately settle down. Ad would curl himself as near as he could to the Webmaster, while Mac would stretch himself across my feet. Once the red light went on they kept still and silent, never once having to be thrown out for causing any interference to the sensitive equipment.

Harry has captured Mac for posterity in the pencil drawing you see here. But, in any case, as he runs free somewhere in those Elysian meadows, he will be difficult to forget and he will be a hard act to follow. Way to go Mac.

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Last Updated ( Monday, 08 March 2010 )