Abandoned Villages: Zacharia
Published 7th of June, 2019
Reservoir Frogs
Puns never get old, but you will have to wait a few shots before the frogs emerge. We've still got to explore the rest of the village first.
Very Ruined
The road through Zacharia is actually decent. If you want a challenge, drive from Melandra direct to Istinjo. That road is much bumpier. The Zacharia road is a trunk road by comparison. I can only presume that this is because of all the wheat fields in the area. This is an area of heavy farming.
Solitary Orange
I always find the forgotten orchards a bit pitiful in old villages. Once upon a time this might have provided fruit for jam-making or juice. Now the harvest lies uncollected, scattered on the overgrown floor.
I suppose the odd passing goat might have a nibble or two...
Glass
This was unusual for an abandoned village. The windows on this building still had glass. The front lawn needed mowing though.
Ruins
This seemed to be the main section of the village. There were several building on various levels. It's almost as if it was a castle.
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