We now have available the latest rock sample collection from the famous Troodos Ophiolite sequence.

Sadly, the collection is now down from 16 to 15 samples as one item is becoming scarce and the goverment have issued a notice to stop harvesting for a while.

You will find geological survey maps, guide books on Troodos mountain range, geology book by Ron Dutton (slips easily into a pocket) and the Ophiolite sample collection all available in our shop soon.

Meanwhile, I have some images taken from a day up Troodos - following the Chrome Mine trailfrom the top of Mount Olympus down towards Ay Nikolaos and coming out above Amiantos, overlooking the Asbestos Mine.

The photos were taken with my mobile phone so not the best quality but still very good.

Top Row - left to right:

• Split rock formation
• Split rock formation
• Start of the Chrome Mine trail from the top of Mount Olympus, Troodos mountains.

Bottom Row - left to right:

• Main engine shed housing the overhead pulley/cable system for transporting chrome ore
• View towards Ay Nikolaos below one of the pulley stanchions
• View across to the Asbestos Mine at Amiantos, Troodos mountains, Cyprus