So what is a Mouflon? well according to Wikipedia The mouflon (Ovis aries orientalis group) is a subspecies group of the wild sheep Ovis aries. Populations of Ovis aries can be partitioned into the mouflons (orientalis group) and urials or arkars (vignei group). The mouflon is thought to be one of the two ancestors for all modern domestic sheep breeds.
Unfortunately mammals in Cyprus are very few and far between mainly because it has been the Cypriot way to shoot and hunt for food and beyond requirement simply for the hell of it. The mouflon is the largest of the indigenous mammals and in recent times their numbers dropped to dangerous levels. There is however an enclosure at Stavros Tis Psokas in the heart of the Paphos Forest where these unusual animals can be seen.
We took both the cameras with us so that for once John could be behind the lens and me in front - a rare sight I know!! We start to get a bit competitive- surprise surprise - but with different lenses either one of us always has an excuse as to why our photographs may differ in quality! I have to admit, begrudgingly, that with the long lens the shots that John took of the mouflon were infinitely better than mine!
Having finally decided that Kampos was a non-starter we turned round and made our way back home toying with the idea of stopping somewhere for an afternoon drink but plumping for a cuppa and a dip in the pool back at home.
We had thought it was Sharon, Sean and Katya's last full day but it transpired that they were not leaving until Sunday so we will have tomorrow to spend some time with them. Sharon has decided that she wants High Tea at the Spa - and let's face it, it has been at least a week since I was there last!!! Sunday night we are off to the shack in Stroumbi which we will always refer to as ανοίγομαι!
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