Around Polemi

Published 24th of August, 2023

The Burbs

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The farm track becomes a road, which swings back towards central Polemi.

Goat Farm

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On the way, it passes by this somewhat ramshackle area. It is actually a goat farm. If you look carefully, you can see a number of lanterns hanging from the tree on the right. It must be quite homely sat there on a warm summer's night.

Rural Life

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This is a view of a typical Polemi Street. The roads are wider than you will find in some villages, so you won't have to worry about oncoming traffic. There is a mixture of old and new builds, and you will often find a half-finished house, which has one floor in use and another floor under construction.

Prickly Pears

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One thing I like is seeing examples of traditional country ways. Here somebody has planted bits of prickly pear plants, and they are sprouting into new succulents. They also grafted some fruit tree twigs onto existing tree stumps, to the left of this picture.

Polemi Square

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The road leads into a large clearing which is used for travelling fairs and the occasional market. They also held the tulip festival here a couple of times, when the local Metochi Building was closed for repair. On today's trip, we shall turn left here, and head back towards the schools.

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