From Pentalia to Polemi

Published 21st of June, 2019

Old Still

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Hmm, this is a bit less common though. It appears to be an old still. I saw something like this at last year's Statos Ayios Fotios Festival. I think it is used for making Zivania, but I am happy to be corrected. Note though, the series of dates written on the big tank. This indicates that the area is sprayed by the Forestry Dept on a regular basis. Well, as regular as the dates written down, anyway.

More Farmyard Paraphernalia

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Ok, so this isn't just a random of assortment of farmyard implements. I have actually stumbled upon the local museum. Unfortunately, it is closed, but there are all sorts of interesting Cypriot items surrounding it.

Nice Church

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On the other side of the road to the museum is the main church. We saw it from a distance and it is very distinct. Worth a look inside if it is open.

Turn Right Here

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After the church you need to turn right here. We are driving through Lemona next, before heading for Letymbou.

More Vineyards

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I love how vineyards look in the early summer. Each winter they are pruned right back. They sprout new leaves in the springtime, before maturing ready for harvest later in the year. At around the end of May they have grown enough to produce a nice regimental photograph like this. A few weeks later and their growth produces a less-ordered appearance. There is something "neat" about them now.

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