Hi Ladies (nickname formerly Medulla, got bored of it one night and changed it!!!)
looking forward to you coming out to Cyprus. Tips for bringing stuff out to cyprus.
Louise I don't know anyone who shipped there own furniture out really. Most people acccept the RAF furniture - not very stylish but it's amazing how quickly you get used to it. I would recommend you bring out personal things that make your house a home so pictures, photos, lamps, cushions (fill up your washing machine and dishwasher with cushions and duvets)
Childrens clothes are expensive out here so I went mad in Gap, Tesco, Asda, Next sales (don't buy too expensive as the sun will bleach most of your clothes).
Someone recommended bringing out my tumble drier, although you will only need it for a few weeks a year it's worth it if you have the space, it will prevent your house becoming a chinese laundry!! We brought out nearly all the children's toys but to be honest I wouldn't go mad, just the special stuff there is so much available out here, most people sell there outside toys, slides climbing frames etc before they go back to the UK so you can pick up alot of things second hand (again it will all get bleached by the sun!)
In the summer the lifesyle as you can imagine is very beach based having said that in the middle of the day we often found ourselves in doors as it was too hot to go out so you do need some things to occupy them. Favourite DVD's as the childrens TV is very limited.
You will need some warm clothes as the winter although mild compared to the UK is cold because you do not have central heating. Portable calor gas fires and open fires provide heat in the houses. Also the snow at Troodos is worth a visit or two and it's flippin cold up there - although I have seen people up there in shorts and sandals - nutters!
Can't think of anything else to write but please ask as many questions as you want to