Freedom!
Swing Time
We hadn't driven all this way just to see a bridge. There is a little waterhole a few hundred metres downstream that is ideal for a dip. Given how hot it was today, I was looking forward to this.
Where's The Dam?
However, all was not well. There used to be a dam that spanned the river here. It wasn't huge but it raised the water level upstream by about a foot. This makes all the difference if you are falling into the water from a swing. If you look here, you can see where a bulldozer has knocked the dam away. Presumably they were just turning round, and didn't realise the significance of the dam, but it is a shame.
Take Care
So if you do decide to go on the swing here, do take care when getting off. The traditional technique of falling backwards into the water isn't advisable any more as it is quite shallow now.
Upstream
It was fine for a paddle though. It still comes up to my waist in the deepest area, and it was very cooling.
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Once we had finished our paddle, we dried off and continued down the track. The bulldozer that had destroyed the dam had also been clearing the route a bit, so I was confident we would be able to head back towards Polemi in this direction.
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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.
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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.
