Mestia – Republic of Georgia
The weather was somewhat improved this morning, but the rainy conditions over the past several days left the trails muddy and less than ideal for hiking. At least that was […]
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Road to Ushguli – Republic of Georgia
The rain was still forecast at 90% all day, so our guide Sofie switched the agenda to allow us to try for a shorter, less difficult hike today, and the […]
Markets, Churches, & Wine – Republic of Georgia
TELAVI LOCAL AGRICULTURE MARKET Meqvevre Kbilashvilis Marani This fourth generation family business produces the handmade clay pots used for making traditional Georgia wine. Starting at the bottom, a point is molded […]
Sighnaghi & The Wine Region – Republic of Georgia
We left Tbilisi Monday morning in the comfortable air conditioned van đź‘Ť, heading northeast from our hotel to Sighnaghi, a town of about 900 people in Georgia’s easternmost region. Although […]
Tbilisi – Day 2 / Republic of Georgia
I’m not sure if it was the lagging weariness from travel, the dip in the hot sulfur baths, the afternoon beers at the local outdoor restaurant, or the superb, relaxed […]
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