Petratis Gorge - Part 2
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I got most of the way around the boulder, but it soon became impassable. Well, I could have climbed over that, but I would have no idea if I would be able to climb back again, so it was out of the question. I should at this point state that I am not a climber. I am sure any climber worth their salt would have been up and down this gorge in a flash, but that isn't me.
As Above So Below
There was also a hole at the base of the boulder, but to put it bluntly, I am too fat to squeeze through that! So I retraced my steps. I had at that point given up on my attempt to get to the bottom. However, on the way back around the boulder I saw a route down I had previously missed. This took me to another little plateau rather than going straight down.
This Way
From there I was able to walk down the slope at a more sedate pace. I imagine after rain this wouldn't work though. I could see myself sliding straight down here. And I wouldn't be able to slide back up...
Through Here
I had to negotiate one more boulder but I was able to fit under that.
Bottoms Up!
Finally I was within reach of the base of the gorge, and didn't it look beautiful?
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