Polemi Gorge
From Below
This gives you a better idea of the gradient. You can also see my pruning skills.
Hmmm....
The path descended rapidly until it was little more than a ledge above the gorge, which was hidden by vegetation. I could have made my way along here, but had I slipped I would have gone straight into the gorge, and I didn't fancy that. Bear in mind I was on my own, and nobody knew where I had gone. So I opted to play it safe instead, and made my way back up the slope.
Further Down
I walked further down the road and looked back, but I could see no sign of the gorge. It is actually on the left of this picture, next to a lichen-covered rocky outcrop. But you wouldn't know that from here.
And look on the opposite of the gorge. You can see where they used to mine the rocks here, a long time ago.
Anyway, I couldn't see anything from here, so it was time to launch the drone again.
Gorgeous
Yes, it is a terrible pun, but the view is gorgeous. The gorge is incredibly narrow, and has a number of birds nesting in it. So I didn't want to get my drone too close.
Uncharted Area
I would love to try and make my way through there, but it would be very difficult to get to. You have already seen what it looks like upstream...
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
