During dry weather and after the crops have been harvested, it
is possible to drive to within a few metres of the cache. However,
during the ploughing/growing season and when it is wet, you can
park on the track and walk 0.4 mile along the edge of the
cultivated area. We do not recommend driving onto the Salt Lake to
save a few metres and if you get stuck (like we did last year
– but thankfully near civilisation) no one is likely to hear
your cries for help! You have been warned!!
BEWARE of the vertical drops on the
approach to and around the cache area.
Another unusual view of the Salt Lake and surrounds from this
seldom visited area, making an excellent vantage point for
bird-watching. During the rainy season you have the opportunity to
get close-up to the flamingos and other wildfowl wading in the salt
shallows. During the dry season, it offers interesting views across
the salt flats towards Hala Sultan Tekke (burial place of the
Prophet Mohammad's aunt Umm Haram), Larnaca Airport and the Larnaca
suburbs. If you look closely, you will be able to see part of the
KAMARES (GCT3TH) aqueduct.
We would love to offer a prize to anyone who can tell us what
the lines of stones are for that stretch across the lake, but
unfortunately, we have not been able to find the answer. . . . .
.yet!
Salt Lake
In August every year it produces large quantities of good quality
salt, which used to be used for local consumption and export to
Europe. In the Middle Ages the lake served as a safe harbour where
ships could stop to take in fresh supplies of food and water and
where tourists or passengers could disembark. In other words it was
a commercial port.
It is not advisable to walk onto the flats even in the height of
summer as the baked surface can sometimes give way. It’s not
deep, but does make a smelly mess of your footwear!
The cache is a small lock ‘n lock plastic container.
FTF honours and congratulations to Melmur
17 June 2007
