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24-MAY-2014

Hiking objective

We started this day out with a hike up these rocks. There was an abandoned mosque at the top along with a 360-degree view of the area. I didn’t go on the hike, mainly because the only shoes I had with me were Birkenstocks, but also because I’m not really a hiker and didn’t want to. The tour guide had assured me beforehand it was just flat walking and not anything strenuous, but the people who did go on the hike (or part of it) told me later it was pretty difficult and precarious. I was glad I had opted to walk around the area and visit an old village instead.

Another view of the hiking venue:


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Gill Kopy11-Jun-2014 00:55
I think I would pass too :)
larose forest photos10-Jun-2014 02:49
Super shot of the rugged terrain. I am a keen hiker, but not when it is hot! So I think your decision was wise (especially in view of footwear). V
Colin Storey09-Jun-2014 17:35
Great image of the hiking area, good decision I think to view it from the bottom. v
bill friedlander09-Jun-2014 17:16
The view is pretty good from the bottom, besides, discretion is the better part of valor! V
globalgadabout09-Jun-2014 13:20
flat trail or not the climb looks formidable with the big elevation gain...just as well to follow your own muse..
Jim Coffman09-Jun-2014 12:08
It doesn't look like a nice flat hike to me!! Nice capture,Helen...