They found no serious obstacles in the way of distributing the Scriptures and diffusing a knowledge of the Gospel, except in the unhealthiness of the climate.

The most healthful location seemed to be Lapithos, a large village on the northwestern shore, two days' journey from Larnica.

The village had a charming location, rising from the base of the mountain, and ascending the steep declivity a thousand feet.

From thence perpendicular precipices arose, which sheltered it from the hot south winds.

The coast of Caramania was in full view on the north, and refreshing breezes crossed the narrow channel which separated Cyprus from the main land.