Petratis Gorge - Part 2
Goats Only
There's no way I am getting up that way! So just remember to always keep checking ahead when you follow a path, and don't go anywhere you cannot safely return from, if you have to.
Follow The Plateau
Anyway, though I was on a nice, gentle area, it soon became apparent that I was still only half way down the gorge. What's more, the gentle area ended with another cliff. So instead of going down, I walked along the plateau, carefully picking my way through any rocks.
Mysterious Cave
I soon stumbled up on a mysterious cave. It smelled strongly of goat inside, and I even found an old goat carcass, which wasn't much more than a skeleton. Consequently, I didn't explore the cave for too long. Besides, it didn't look like it contained any forgotten Pirate treasure or anything equally exciting.
Beyond The Cave
After I had finished with the cave, I continued along my plateau. I was aware that it was becoming narrower, and the grassy slope had given way to more inhospitable boulders. However, provided I kept away from the edge I was ok.
Hmmmm...
I reached this point, and didn't fancy continuing down there. It was a bit steep for my tastes. So instead I walked slightly uphill to see if I could get around the large boulder that was in my way. This involved me hacking my way through a pile of stinging nettles. I actually found a stick that to be honest, looked like it had been left there for just that purpose.
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