Freedom!
The lockdown is over! We can now leave the house without having to text the authorities to tell them what we are doing. Businesses are starting to re-open, and, slowly, Cyprus is starting to get back to normal. So where did we go on our first trip out?
Roudia Bridge
The route we took takes in three abandoned villages (though one of them looks quite busy now), a Venetian Bridge, and a lovely drive down the Xeros Valley. Our only real aim was to get to Roudia Bridge, but I chose a scenic route to get there. I hadn't intended on doing a blog of this journey, but I posted some pictures on Facebook taken on my phone, and people were asking questions, so I thought a quick blog would be prudent. Luckily, Alex had her posh camera to hand, so you will also get to see some nice insect close-ups.
The journey to Roudia was fairly uneventful. I decided to head towards Kannaviou Dam then go cross country to Statos. From there I would take the short route to Koilineia, then head to Vretsia. We would approach the bridge from the forest, rather than drive down the firebreak. The is a map at the end if you are curious.
Underneath The Arch
When we got to Roudia, the first thing we noticed was that it seems to have acquired a little beach. Presumably the winter rains have deposited a ton of sand from further upstream here.
Alex does like her water shots...
There was plenty of water running here, too. It has been very, very hot over the last few days, but there is still a lot of water coming down from the mountains.
New Bridge Still Stands!
Oh, and in case you were wondering, the bridge that got washed away in the previous season's deluges survived the winter rain.
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The Camel Trail Venetian Bridges
Over the last few days we've been trying to visit the three most popular Venetian Bridges on the Camel Trail, to see how they have coped with all the rain. It took a while to get to Roudia, but now finally, we can show you what we found.
Roudia Bridge
Now that we have covered the route from Vretsia to Kelefos, let's return to the subject of Venetian Bridges. This time, we will feature Roudia Bridge. For years this eluded us, as we drove past it without realising it was there. With the help of the previous blog, you should now be able to locate it and know where to park the car. So let's take a look at the bridge itself...
Roudia Bridge Time Warp
An old photograph, showing a young man standing on top of a broken Venetian Bridge got us excited recently. It looked a bit like Roudia, but the rock outcrop in the background seemed in the wrong place. There was only one way to find out for sure...Related Pages
MapFreedom!
The lockdown is over! We can now leave the house without having to text the authorities to tell them what we are doing. Businesses are starting to re-open, and, slowly, Cyprus is starting to get back to normal. So where did we go on our first trip out?
Video ClipThe Venetian Bridges of the Camel Trail
Join us as we look at three of the Venetian Bridges on the Kykkos Camel Trail, and see how they have coped with the recent deluge.
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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.
