We had had enough now. It was raining on and off and the light was fading. The plan was to cross the Xeros at Nata, cross the Ezousa at Episkopi, then head back to our beloved Polemi through the Minthis Hills Golf Resort. So we took the Nata turning when we hit the outskirts of Choletria. It looked a bit moody but very pretty.

Last year it took a few days for the Asprokremmos to overflow from the level it is now. However, then, the rain had abated, and there was less water flowing through the Xeros. This is not the case now.

As you can see here, there is still plenty of water coming into the reservoir. So perhaps it will overflow this afternoon?

While we crossed the river, this stunning rainbow appeared, more intense in colour than I have seen in a long time.

As it turned out, the Episkopi Crossing which they had been rebuilding the last few months is closed. So either the new crossing didn't work, or they have not yet finished it, and the temporary crossing has been overun. Either way, the Episkopi - Nata road is closed, so we had to head up to Anarita and come back to Polemi via Lemona and Letymbou. The bridge over the Ezousa on that route was fine.

If you are out exploring, allow for possible diversions like this, and do drive carefully. But don't let the weather put you off. Cyprus takes on a whole new style of beauty in weather like this.

Oh and I almost forgot, I filmed a feq sequences while we were out so I will publish them soon. Trozena especially looks prettier when you can see the waters flowing.