Winter Waterfalls
Saint Neophytos Monastery

One day we will write a blog about the Tala Monastery (or Saint Neophytos, which is it's official name). However, they don't allow pictures inside, which is fair enough, but doesn't make for a very interesting blog.
Anyway, we were told by our friend that we should get down there because a waterfall is running which doesn't often run. So here we are. Actually, my wife stayed in the car at this point, as there was no point in both of us getting wet.

Fascinating

This part of the monastery is built into the hillside. You can just see the waterfall on the right.

And there it is!

I imagine if you go here after another torrential downpour it will look really impressive. It had abated a little by the time I got there, but it is still a sight to see. This is also on the film.
And Finally...

That was enough for one day. We will no doubt post more shots soon. We drove back to Polemi via the scenic route, allowing me to take a picture of the little reservoir at Minthis Hills. I have never seen this remotely full, and even after all this rain it is looking a bit sorry for itself. However, it will no doubt get fuller in the weeks to come.
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