The Fruity Fields Of Theletra
Along The Way
On the route back to the B7 you pass a couple of other gorges. The first one looks really promising. Look at the dark bit in the middle of the picture. That hides a crack between the two hills, indicating that a gorge runs far below. Unfortunately, the area upstream of it is heavily overgrown. If I am to investigate that I should return in the Autumn or Winter, when the vegetation has died down a bit.
Gorge Crossing
The next gorge is more obvious. It has a bridge running over it, which while not Venetian still looks pretty neat. This gorge works its way around a farmhouse, so we are going to try and drive round it to see what is on the other side.
Up Here
To get behind the farm you have to take this sharp turn. You can see Theletra in the background.
Junkyard Jallopies
This farm looks like it might be a retirement home for old Farmyard Equipment. I love all the grass growing in the back of that trailer.
Country Wiring
I've seen this sort of setup before in Cyprus, normally in remote valleys.
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