Return to the Abandoned Rancho Appaloosa
2018
In 2018, it is mainly the wood that has gone.
When we visited here in 2018, we also made some films which have already been posted on facebook. Hopefully, by the time you read this I shall also upload them to youtube, as you can control the speed of clips there. For some reason you can't on facebook. There will be links to them below.
The Dorms in 2016
A common theme to the comments is that it is a shame this place is abandoned, as it could be used for all sorts of things. Somebody suggested a dog sanctuary, for instance.
The Dorms in 2018
I think the place may be too far gone for that though. But here's the thing, when we first found the place, we assumed the business running it had gone bankrupt, and we were puzzled why the banks hadn't sold the place on.
One of the Horses
However, the truth is far sadder. I received the following photos and information from a friend on facebook who is into horse riding.
This horse is called Shunka. He was bought from the ranch when it shut down. Apparently, the ranch was owned by a wealthy family who built it, for their son to keep and manage the horses. He died tragically in an accident, and I can only guess that the family wanted nothing more to do with the place.
I don't know whether Shunka is still alive, as the picture was taken some time ago.
Shunka's Legacy
Let's end on a happy note though. One day, Shunka escaped and found a girlfriend (Nice shot sir). The result is this pony on the left, called Harry Spotter. So a little bit of the ranch lives on...
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The Abandoned Rancho Appaloosa
I feel like apologising for the size of this blog, as it contains over 70 photos. However, this is a lovely place if you like urban exploring, and I felt that if I cut down the picture count I couldn't do it justice. I appreciate that it might not be for everybody though, so the first page contains spoiler photos of what to expect. If you find them interesting, then continue to the main blog!
Kouris Reservoir
We've neglected the dams for a while. They've overflowed, and now the waters are subsiding, ever so slightly. But what of the reservoirs further afield? Kouris has a church which is nearly submerged when it is full. So we thought we better photographed this semi-submerged church while it is still semi-submerged.Related Pages
MapReturn to The Abandoned Ranch
The other day we saw an article about a mysterious church that had appeared in the Kouris Reservoir because of the low water level. When we got there it turned out to be a case of bad journalism. However, as we were in the area, we decided to revisit the abandoned Rancho Appaloosa, to see how much it had changed since we first found the place, in 2016.
Video ClipThe abandoned Rancho Appaloosa Part 1 - The Dorms
In this video we take a walk through the dorms at the abandoned Rancho Appoloosa.
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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.
