The Xeros River In Winter
Published 11th of January, 2019
Protection
According to the nearby sign, there were plans to build a shelter for the church, so it obviously has some sort of historical significance. I love the old seat next to the sign. You see these all over the place. I think goat herders use them when they want a break.
The church now has a shrine in it, which isn't unusual.
Lit Flames
St George obviously features heavily. You can see from the glass receptacle in the centre that some candles are lit. So the shrine at least is still in use.
Special Rocks
Now this is interesting. A couple of the rocks in the wall are different. I actually recognise them too. They look exactly the same as that strange vein of rock we found over in Faleia. That is a couple of valleys across though. Does the vein continue this far, or did somebody hoof them across?
Donkey Farm
Down there you can see the Argonaftis Donkey Farm, and above it the village of Kelokedara.
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