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Join us—Mark and Lisa—as we hike the legendary Aphrodite Trail near Polis, Cyprus, where myth meets Mediterranean magic. 🌿✨ Allegedly where the goddess Aphrodite bathed, this scenic 4.6-mile loop trail offers breathtaking coastal views, ancient ruins, and a heart-pumping climb that's not for the faint of knees (trust us—we've got replacements!).

In this travel vlog, we share our firsthand experience as baby boomer hikers tackling rocky paths, switchbacks, goat poop, and the relentless Cypriot sun—with plenty of laughs and candid moments along the way. If you're over 60 and wondering if this hike is doable, we're here to show you the real deal—warts, sweat, and all.

👣 What you’ll see:

Aphrodite’s mythical bath (no bathing allowed—we tried)

Stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea

Wildlife encounters (bats? pigeons? still unsure)

Our honest take on the trail's difficulty for older hikers

Some travel wisdom and post-hike pasta cravings 🍝

🎒 Perfect for:

Older travelers looking for active adventures

Baby boomer hikers and couples who still love a good challenge

Travel dreamers seeking off-the-beaten-path hikes in Cyprus

📍 Trail Info:

Location: Aphrodite Trail, Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus

Length: 4.66 miles (7.5 km)

Time: About 4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging (especially for knees over 60)

💬 Let us know in the comments: Have you hiked the Aphrodite Trail? Would you try it?

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00:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Aphrodite Trail
00:17 - The Baths of Aphrodite – Myth & Mystery
01:28 - Starting the Hike: Climbing Ancient Stone Steps
02:50 - Views Over the Mediterranean Begin
03:31 - Catching Our Breath on the Climb
04:07 - Searching for Aphrodite – Or Was She Real?
05:17 - Goat Scat and Trail Clues
05:59 - Meeting Fellow Hikers from Greece
07:19 - Creepy Church Stop: A Horror Movie Moment
07:50 - Still Climbing – Nearly Two Hours In
09:01 - Made It to the Top (Sort Of)
10:08 - Breathtaking Views from Above the Clouds
10:50 - Geology and Jokes on the Way Down
12:00 - Steep Descent: Testing New Knees
13:17 - Halfway Down – More Goat Poop, Less Treachery
14:31 - Post-Surgery Reflections on the Trail
15:32 - A Philosophy Break Mid-Mountain
16:05 - Surprise Uphill Climb After the Downhill
16:41 - Comparing Trails: Cyprus vs. Turkey
17:39 - Food Fantasies and the Finish Line
18:22 - Back to the Baths and Ice Cream
18:46 - Trail Recap: 4.66 Miles in 4 Hours
19:02 - Wrap-Up: The Vagabond Dreamers Say Goodbye

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