![Humble visitor's center and cafe at the site](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255808.mFOOA6rj.jpg) Humble visitor's center and cafe at the site |
![View over the site upon arrival](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255809.MdwQKQuo.jpg) View over the site upon arrival |
![Geese beside the Răut](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/97/490897/3/103255811.6VtfrqDv.jpg) Geese beside the Răut |
![Looking down the river valley](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255810.xNJtRbie.jpg) Looking down the river valley |
![Cow grazing below the cliff face](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255812.ERZCwQbd.jpg) Cow grazing below the cliff face |
![Windows of the cave church on the cliff wall](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255813.ZV44cpWJ.jpg) Windows of the cave church on the cliff wall |
![Cliffs overlooking the Răut](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255814.IUbtJHUW.jpg) Cliffs overlooking the Răut |
![Fields rising away from the river bed](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255815.BjsaYfws.jpg) Fields rising away from the river bed |
![Ascending to the monastery site](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255819.dm13lTeN.jpg) Ascending to the monastery site |
![Above the Răut River](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255817.74hdYXXi.jpg) Above the Răut River |
![Path to the half-completed belfry](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/97/490897/3/103255820.wJrIqf15.jpg) Path to the half-completed belfry |
![Stone cross atop the plateau](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255821.3GyMHUIE.jpg) Stone cross atop the plateau |
![Stone cross and fields beyond](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255822.OARrzVel.jpg) Stone cross and fields beyond |
![Bare concrete belfry and village below](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/97/490897/3/103255823.j3lC0znf.jpg) Bare concrete belfry and village below |
![Clifftop cross and the lazy Răut](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255825.bR0ta33P.jpg) Clifftop cross and the lazy Răut |
![Path to the hilltop church](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/97/490897/3/103255826.dLqY7csY.jpg) Path to the hilltop church |
![Modern church atop the plateau](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255827.58wbprwm.jpg) Modern church atop the plateau |
![Church and view of the surrounding valley](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/97/490897/3/103255828.VBlrt7uL.jpg) Church and view of the surrounding valley |
![Inside the cave church](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255829.44QFISti.jpg) Inside the cave church |
![Former sleeping quarters of the ascetic monks](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103255830.18bJcHF9.jpg) Former sleeping quarters of the ascetic monks |
![Doorway onto the cliff 'terrace'](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256518.GUikKfEc.jpg) Doorway onto the cliff 'terrace' |
![Icons and candle oil in the church](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256512.ibHJ1M0R.jpg) Icons and candle oil in the church |
![View up the river valley](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/97/490897/3/103256523.BTMPQWdw.jpg) View up the river valley |
![Cups on the windowsill](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256527.vZ7kdc5c.jpg) Cups on the windowsill |
![Steps down into the cave church](https://a4.pbase.com/g5/97/490897/3/103256531.2Zcknl8Z.jpg) Steps down into the cave church |
![Entering Butuceni village](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256535.RWiNadL2.jpg) Entering Butuceni village |
![Decorative gate outside the village mill](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256537.xmRQtnwY.jpg) Decorative gate outside the village mill |
![Crucifix on the edge of the village](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256533.IP5Igra2.jpg) Crucifix on the edge of the village |
![Crucifix within Butuceni](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256539.T4nEDfFh.jpg) Crucifix within Butuceni |
![Rough backroad through the village](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256544.j1uUF5ss.jpg) Rough backroad through the village |
![Doubling up on a bike, Butuceni](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256546.TQcHh7vu.jpg) Doubling up on a bike, Butuceni |
![Another ornate gate outside a village house](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256548.5s7yTbSI.jpg) Another ornate gate outside a village house |
![House and stone wall in Butuceni](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256551.g7kgkqaV.jpg) House and stone wall in Butuceni |
![Moldovan peasant motif on a house gate](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256554.fIcxxfoe.jpg) Moldovan peasant motif on a house gate |
![Little boy on the dirt road](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/103256557.uL5xF6r3.jpg) Little boy on the dirt road |
![Last look across the site before departing](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/97/490897/3/105886026.7guRJ9uX.jpg) Last look across the site before departing |