Abandoned Villages - Trimithousa
Published 29th of April, 2017
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We made a path through the undergrowth to explore those ruins, but I eventually gave up because the stinging nettles were well hidden and particularly vicious.
A Water Feature
Further up the High Street, we came across this old water feature, which is a familiar site in Cypriot villages.
Back to the Village
This is the view from the water feature. If you look closely in the water, you will see that it is teeming with tadpoles at the moment.
An Old Orchard
Had we arrived in Cyprus the day before visiting here, we would have fought our way through the undergrowth to those orange trees, and helped ourselves to some fruit. However, we are experience enough to know that in all probability the oranges will taste like lemons, so it isn't worth it. Besides, the trees are everywhere!
Looking at the building on the left, I can't help thinking that the chimney is a more recent addition.
Mod Cons
This building obviously had it's own water supply. There is no sign of any electricity though.
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