Manning the Dead Zone - X (conclusion): "He spent most of his time in his bunk, staring grimly at the mattress above him. 'I can't take it anymore,' he'd mutter. 'All these guns everywhere.'"
All things must pass, but I will miss reading about your time in the Cypriot army. You have a wonderful way of describing the nonsense often involved in soldiering. Do you ever think the two sides will ever unite? Peace be with you, Constantine, and please continue posting here.
Thanks, Grimalkin for being a loyal reader of the army series. As to the island reuniting, I’m doubtful but I’ve seen crazier things happen so you never know. I’m sure that as soon it’s been definitively, unequivocally ruled out, a solution will suddenly appear…
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, as someone who has always wondered what I would have to "endure" should I ever decide to move to Cyprus (I'm a citizen). I hope you kept a souvenir or two of your time there.
Thanks, George, I appreciate that. I say go for it if you move back. And let me know how it goes... Yes, I've got a few souvenirs. In fact, I made the mistake of bringing my military uniform to the U.S. It of course was one of the few times I've ever been searched at customs. I wrote about it here (it's the one under Recommendation #4): https://constantinemarkides.substack.com/p/advice-to-passengers
All things must pass, but I will miss reading about your time in the Cypriot army. You have a wonderful way of describing the nonsense often involved in soldiering. Do you ever think the two sides will ever unite? Peace be with you, Constantine, and please continue posting here.
Thanks, Grimalkin for being a loyal reader of the army series. As to the island reuniting, I’m doubtful but I’ve seen crazier things happen so you never know. I’m sure that as soon it’s been definitively, unequivocally ruled out, a solution will suddenly appear…
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, as someone who has always wondered what I would have to "endure" should I ever decide to move to Cyprus (I'm a citizen). I hope you kept a souvenir or two of your time there.
Thanks, George, I appreciate that. I say go for it if you move back. And let me know how it goes... Yes, I've got a few souvenirs. In fact, I made the mistake of bringing my military uniform to the U.S. It of course was one of the few times I've ever been searched at customs. I wrote about it here (it's the one under Recommendation #4): https://constantinemarkides.substack.com/p/advice-to-passengers