The Fruity Fields Of Theletra
Beyond The Farm
The gorge did indeed continue beyond the farm. There was also a lot of gypsum around, including some huge boulders of it which you can see in the foreground here, above the floor of the gorge.
Gypsum Bubbles
On the opposite side of the gorge, in the hillside, you can see these "bubbles" og gypsum. A couple of them have burst. We saw similar rocks near Letymbou. They are worth getting up close to if you have the chance.
End Of The Road
The track ended at somebody's front drive, so I did a 12 point turn and headed back towards the B7.
Floral Finish
I shall finish with a couple more close-ups courtesy of Alex.
If you take away one thing from this article, I hope it is the idea that you can have a great time in Cyprus by just stopping at a random farm track and going for a wander. Be adventurous! Go beyond the comfort zones of the beaches and the sea front, and you will be richly rewarded.
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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.
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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.
