The Abandoned Village of Theletra - Part 2
Gas Cooker
Seeing this oven makes me realise that one thing I haven't seen much of here is the traditional clay oven. Mind you, it is so overgrown here now, that there could be many ovens hiding in the vegetation.
End Of The Line
I stopped here, as the walkways ahead looked far to unsteady to walk on. But look! You can see those bluish rectangles again. We have made it to the building we first viewed from the overgrown garden below. So at least we know we are at the top.
Water Tank?
It would have been nice if I could have clamboured up there for a scenic shot of the valley, but it wasn't worth the risk. Besides, I have already posted quite a few valley shots in this blog, and to be honest, they all look fairly similar. It is just the same view from slightly different angles.
Anyway, it is time to head back down to the road now, as there is one more thing I want to explore.
Another Portal
On the way down I came across this hatch. If you remember from the first blog, there were a number of holes in floors that seemed to provide a means of dividing a building. Here was a more robust one. There was another room below this. Of course, I could be completely wrong. I would love to know what the actual reason for them is.
We are back on the main Theletra road again now, though our expedition is not yet complete.
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