During our visit to Paphos, we (Micheal) decided to eat at a restaurant called ‘Mother’s’. After waking up early and walking around in the heat, most of the students, myself included, were considerably hangry. We were initially going to eat lunch at a place along the boardwalk, but Micheal told us he found a good place to eat on Google Maps. We all agreed to this mystery place and began our long six minute hike. Most, if not all, of us doubted Micheal in our heightened state of hangriness. We trudged behind him, ready to be disappointed. However, we were not disappointed in the slightest. We came up to a beautiful outdoor dining space lush with flowers and leafy plants, tucked on a street away from tourists. Making our way up, we were greeted by two well-fed and cared for cats. We were the only ones in there when the owner came out to welcome us in. He was super sweet and brought out amazing bread and garlic butter for us. I ordered the lamb special, which was actually my first time trying lamb. It was tender, and immediately fell off the bone. The silence after our food was brought out was a unanimous testament to the impeccable taste of everyone’s dishes. Once we had finished, he brought us a bill and a round of homemade, orange-flavored shots on the house because he said we were lovely. This was the best restaurant I’ve ever been to, and I would genuinely come back to Cyprus just to eat there again. 

-Olivia R.