Originally Posted by ohioflyer
We crossed at the Agios Nikolas crossing, which deposits you directly into Famagusta. Two minor issues: 1) Republic of Cyprus isn't giving you any helpful signage for getting to the North. 2) Names on highway signs don't always match what is on your map, in your guidebook (or on the next sign).
Nice to see some others that made it to the North...and up to the Karpas, too! We also hit up the Syrian Arab Friendship club which was fantastic--especially for such an otherwise extremely touristy stretch.
We did the same crossing into Famagusta, which was easy enough. However, trying to figure out how to get back across in Nicosia was quite an experience. The moral of that story is to look for signs reading 'Metahan' to direct you back to the auto crossing to the south.
I'm going to finish writing my trip report during a MR next week, but just wanted to drop a quick note here, now.