Potamitissa Series....No5 A Water Feature Traditional Cache

This is a series of 6 caches along an unmarked trail and in the village..

These caches have been released to coincide with our Event …’An Invitation to Potamitissa’ held on 15^th March 2014. Note:- the coordinates for cache number six can be found in two of the first 5 caches. UPDATE...unfortunately the reviewer would not allow No. 6...sorry.

POTAMITISSA.

Potamitissa, a beautiful village with steep green slopes, little orchards and vineyards, is situated approximately 37 kilometres from Limassol. It is one of the villages of the geographical region of Pitsilia , rich in natural beauty and fresh air.

The village was formed after the destruction of a bigger village named Rogkia. In particular, when the village of Rogkia was attacked by the Caramans, its residents sought shelter in the neighbouring area, on the banks of the River Ambelikos, thus establishing the location of the village.

The naming of the village is linked to the legend about the construction of a church on the banks of the River Ambelikos. According to tradition, Panagia (Virgin Mary) determined the place where She wanted the church to be constructed and that was next to the aforementioned river             ( ‘Potamos’ means river in Greek). Therefore, the church was dedicated to Panagia Potamitissa and that is how the village got its name.

Number 5 is a black 35mm film canister containing logbook and FTF badge only...take your own pen.