Dam Busters
The recent rains are very good for the reservoirs, and they also rejuvenate dried-up riverbeds and streams. So the other day we revisited some old haunts to see what effect the rain had had on them, and perhaps build a dam or two...
The Hills of Marathounta
First things first, if you are thinking of exploring the countryside at the moment and going off-road, make sure you are in a decent 4x4 and know what you are doing. The tracks are fairly treacherous, and you are guaranteed to get muddy.
New Streams
We explored this area last summer, and were hunting for crystals. It was all dried up then of course.
Soft rock
You can see some crystals here. However, before you get too excited, I have to say the area isn't that good for crystals. They are all over the place, but they are in very loose rock. You will see a nice vein, and pick it up, only to have it crumble away in your hands. I guess this also explains why periodic rainfall can make so many micro-gorges.
Enjoy The View
I wasn't here to find rocks today though. I wanted to take some photos and build some dams with our daughter. I used to love building dams as a child, as I am sure we all did.
Marathounta Ridge
The gorges that had been formed have fairly steep sides, and as the rocks and soil are very crumbly they are quite tricky to navigate. I climbed to the top of this one before I discovered that it was just a ridge and there was an identical valley on the other side.
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The recent rains are very good for the reservoirs, and they also rejuvenate dried-up riverbeds and streams. So the other day we revisited some old haunts to see what effect the rain had had on them, and perhaps build a dam or two...
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
