Polemi Gorge
Heavy Going
This is a bird's eye view of the area just in front of the crack. That would take an awful lot of hacking to get through.
Downstream
Approaching from the other side of the gorge could also be an option. I could stand on the big rocky outcrop next to the gorge then, and dangle the 360 camera down on a long pole. But how do I get to the other side of the gorge? There is no bridge, yet in the past people were obviously able to get there because of all the mining that went on.
And what's that interesting rock formation in the distance?
More To Come
Clearly I am not done exploring this countryside just yet. Those rocks look like they might have an interesting story to tell. Again though, how do you get to them?
Downstream
Approaching from Downstream is not really an option. It is a very pretty scene though.
Old Friend
I then realised something that totally surprised me. In this drone shot, you can see the road I was on on the far left. The latest interesting rocks are just below sight, but what's that on the right? There is a building there and a track. It suddenly dawned on me that I had visited this building when I found Polemi Pond, and that the pond itself is technically in this shot, just obscured by the trees. So if I drove back to there, it would be a simple walk to the other side of the gorge, and to the rock formation.
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The Crystal Hills of Polemi
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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.
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.
