The Call of Choulou - Part 2

Published 5th of March, 2022

In the concluding part of our visit to Choulou, we go in search of a cave and an old bridge, before finishing up high above the village by an enigmatic chapel. Come with us and enjoy the view...

The Road To Agios Fotios

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We pick up the trail through Choulou on the main road. I know that somewhere up ahead there lurks a cave. I know this because I found a map online that showed some of Choulou's features. It consisted mainly of churches, but there was also a waterfall which we have already covered, a cave, and an ancient bridge.

Spring Growth

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Spring flowers can make anything look pretty.

Free Range Or Caged?

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This house kept some hens. I have always fancied raising chickens, as nothing beats the taste of freshly laid free-range eggs. Apparently chickens are quite smelly though.

Clean Village

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It is worth pointing our how neat and tidy Choulou is. As you can see, there is very little litter about.

Welcome Frog

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This house had a friendly garden ornament.

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