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8 agosto 2019
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Giorno 1
giovedì 8 agosto 2019 15:00
☁️ 29 °C
Altitudine: 232 m
Azerbaijan Mudzhakhbina 41.54848, 46.5239941°32’55” N 46°31’26” E
Lagodekhi National Park, Georgia
8 agosto 2019, Azerbaijan ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Georgian national park preserving the natural forest of the region, located in the east of the country, just a few miles from the border with Azerbaijan. The pictures are pretty self-explanatory. However, the river pictures might need a bit more. The first of these shows the "bridge" over the river. It is a big log (pretty much a whole tree, really) that has a jerry-rigged rail. I hadn't seen anything like this railing. Next is a downward picture where the rail and the log are visible. Last is a look downriver from the center of the bridgeLeggi altro
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Giorno 1
giovedì 8 agosto 2019 18:16
⛅ 23 °C
Altitudine: 733 m
Georgia Sighnaghi 41.61721, 45.9214241°37’2” N 45°55’17” E
Sighnaghi, Georgia
8 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Ridge top town, built as a refuge from raids from Persia/ Iran. This is another beautiful place. The first pic looks over the town from atop the highest watchtower. The second looks out from the ridge, taken from the same spot, catching part of the structure. Third is of one of the old gates. 4th is an old church. Georgia is historically Christian. 5th is a pic of the center of town. Last is a bronze statue of an old time doctor on his donkey.Leggi altro
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Giorno 2
venerdì 9 agosto 2019 09:52
⛅ 20 °C
Altitudine: 731 m
Georgia Bogbe Mnastery 41.60645, 45.9327141°36’23” N 45°55’58” E
Bodbe Monastery
9 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Built on the site where Saint Nino who brought Orthodoxy to Georgia in the 4th century is buried. The Saint Nino came here from Cappadocia. Her cross had downward sloping arms, said to have been made when she lashed the arm to the upright using her hair.
This is an active nunnery. The pictures are of the churches and iconostases. The last is the current tomb of St. Nino.Leggi altro
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Giorno 2
venerdì 9 agosto 2019 14:40
⛅ 26 °C
Altitudine: 737 m
Georgia Telavi 41.91667, 45.478441°55’0” N 45°28’42” E
Telavi
9 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
City in the wine region. Large plane tree in pics 3&4 is a big deal here. Over 900 years old. The other pics are of the fortress and a King's statue
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Giorno 3
sabato 10 agosto 2019 09:54
⛅ 24 °C
Altitudine: 600 m
Georgia Tsinandali 41.8972, 45.5681741°53’50” N 45°34’5” E
Tsinandali
10 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Estate of Alexander Chacharvadse, a Georgian Prince of the late 18th century. Also a wine making operation. First is the house. Then one of the original walls of the inside of the house, the summer gallery, the old church (now a ruin), the labyrinth and a look at the grounds.Leggi altro
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Giorno 3
sabato 10 agosto 2019 11:30
☀️ 27 °C
Altitudine: 645 m
Georgia Kisiskhevi 41.90004, 45.5407441°54’0” N 45°32’27” E
Schuchmann Winery
10 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Aka Vinoterra. Georgia has the oldest known wine making tradition in the world, over 8,000 years. They have a unique method of wine making. Grapes are put in a trough where they are crushed by foot. The juice, seeds and skin are placed into underground clay vats or amphorae, up to 3,000 liters at this winery, maybe as large as 10,000 liters elsewhere. See the second picture. The filled vats are left uncovered for a couple weeks for the natural yeast to ferment the juice. The vats are then sealed for 6 months during which the seeds and skin settle to the bottom, acting as a natural filter. The clear wine is pumped off. The mast at the bottom is distilled for chacha, similar to grappa, a grape brandy.
The first pic is the view from the porch over some of their vineyards. The other 2 are of the more traditional wine making processLeggi altro
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Giorno 4
domenica 11 agosto 2019 09:53
⛅ 22 °C
Altitudine: 933 m
Georgia New Shuamta 41.91293, 45.3900441°54’47” N 45°23’24” E
Shuamta Monastery
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
16th century monastery, now an active convent. Unfortunately, the main church is under restoration and closed. So the pics are of the facility with one snitched picture of some Georgian Orthodox iconography in the little side chapel being used by the resident religious community.Leggi altro
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Giorno 4
domenica 11 agosto 2019 13:51
☀️ 32 °C
Altitudine: 416 m
Georgia Mtkvari River 41.69033, 44.8077541°41’25” N 44°48’28” E
Tbilisi old town
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A wonderful part of the city. Lots of old buildings with none new. Lots restored. Many restaurants. A great traditional bakery.
First is the clock tower that comes to life hourly. Next is the oldest building remaining at 284 years. Not that old, but the city has been dstroyed 27 times. Built for one family but now housing quite a few families. The Soviets removed the wealthy and divided their houses. Next is a street scene followed by that bakery. Fifth is an old caravansarai from silk road days. Last is inside one of the old buildingsLeggi altro
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Giorno 4
domenica 11 agosto 2019 14:15
☀️ 32 °C
Altitudine: 453 m
Georgia Mtkvari River 41.69667, 44.8166741°41’48” N 44°49’0” E
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Tbilisi
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Seat of the patriarchate of the Georgian Orthodox Church, which I'm told relates to the Greek Orthodox and the Patriarch of Constantinople.
The first pic looks at the cathedral from outside while the second is the nave and chancel. Next is the chancel and some. Then a look at the iconography and through the iconostasis to the inner sanctuary. Last is the iconostasis open with a priest exiting to continue celebrating a wedding.Leggi altro
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Giorno 4
domenica 11 agosto 2019 18:18
☀️ 29 °C
Altitudine: 432 m
Georgia Tbilisi - Freedom square 41.69451, 44.8022641°41’40” N 44°48’8” E
Tbilisi
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The capital of Georgia. A beautiful city. It's unusual for me to say this, but this is a place I would come back to. It's that nice.
First is an overview of the city from the Narikali fortress (see another post). Next is the Mother of Georgia statue overlooking the city from the ridge near the old fortress. She has a sword in one hand for enemies and a glass of wine in the other for friends. Third looks down on the botanical garden followed by a waterfall in the middle of town near the botanical garden. Next is the statue of the falcon and pheasant. Legend has it that the king's hunting falcon caught a pheasant and was lost in a sulfur hot spring, enticing the king to move the capital here. Finally is that king's statue next to an old church on the site of the first castle.Leggi altro
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Giorno 5
lunedì 12 agosto 2019 11:40
⛅ 26 °C
Altitudine: 455 m
Georgia Tbilisi Mosque 41.68775, 44.8096941°41’16” N 44°48’35” E
Narikali fortress
12 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Ancient fortress mostly in ruins. I didn't get to the upper part, but the lower part houses a small church that has been restored.
First is the fortress from down below. Next are several pictures of the iconography in the church, including the iconostasis.
The last 2 are of the old city wall. The last one looks down on a 5th century bastion recently excavatedLeggi altro
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Giorno 6
martedì 13 agosto 2019 14:26
⛅ 26 °C
Altitudine: 836 m
Georgia Arkala 42.16373, 44.7029842°9’49” N 44°42’11” E
Ananuri
13 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
13th century ducal fortress with 17th church and monastery. First is a look at the fortress, followed by two pics of the carving on the exterior of the church. Then the iconostasis and a bit of fresco that survived a fire. Finally a look through one of the fortress openings at the view.Leggi altro
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Giorno 6
martedì 13 agosto 2019 16:02
⛅ 17 °C
Altitudine: 1.908 m
Georgia K’umlists’ikhe 42.45664, 44.4892442°27’24” N 44°29’21” E
The Caucasus Mountains
13 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Various pictures of the Georgian Caucases that speak for themselves. These are taken from the road North from Tbilisi towards Russia. Amazingly beautiful.
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Giorno 6
martedì 13 agosto 2019 18:17
⛅ 18 °C
Altitudine: 1.747 m
Georgia Bash 42.65772, 44.6406442°39’28” N 44°38’26” E
Stepantsminda
13 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
In English, the name means St. Stephen. It's a town not too far from the Russian border. Founded by a hermit monk who built his hermitage here, and the town grew up around it.
First is a look up to the old church and monastery on the ridge above the city. Second is of inside. Then views from the ridge. Last is a look at the city from up top.Leggi altro
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Giorno 7
mercoledì 14 agosto 2019 18:22
☀️ 31 °C
Altitudine: 450 m
Georgia Aragvi 41.84594, 44.7253141°50’45” N 44°43’31” E
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
14 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Major cathedral in the former capital, before Tbilisi became capital in the 5th century. This is where Christianity came to Georgia in the 4th century. Legend has it that the mantle of Christ is buried here. The pics are the building, a detail of the outside and several inside pics.Leggi altro
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Giorno 8
giovedì 15 agosto 2019 09:34
☀️ 24 °C
Altitudine: 606 m
Georgia Stalin Museum 41.98778, 44.1137641°59’16” N 44°6’50” E
Gori
15 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Stalin's birthplace, also know for it's castle/fortress. The pictures are a statue of Stalin, his first office from the Kremlin, his private rail car, the house where he was born. The last two are of the Gori castleLeggi altro
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Giorno 8
giovedì 15 agosto 2019 11:41
☀️ 27 °C
Altitudine: 560 m
Georgia K'vakhvreli 41.96616, 44.2102241°57’58” N 44°12’37” E
Uplistsikhe Caves
15 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Underground cave city with evidence of habitation dating to the 11th century BCE, with major development beginning in the 2nd millenium BCE. Much destroyed by earthquakes. Also a trading center on the silk road, and former capital of western Georgia.
The first pic looks up Main Street. Second is the apothecary. Third is Queen Tamar's Hall, even though there is no evidence that that only "female King" was ever here. Next is one of the caves. Fifth is a ceiling dating to Roman tines in the 1st century BCE when Pompeii was here. Last is a destroyed three nave church converted from a pre-Christian temple. The new church, 17th century, is above.Leggi altro
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Giorno 8
giovedì 15 agosto 2019 20:31
🌙 26 °C
Altitudine: 202 m
Georgia Kutaisi 42.273, 42.6960742°16’23” N 42°41’46” E
Kataisi
15 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Second largest city in Georgia, located in the west central part of the country. Former capital of this kingdom.
The old market and it's one exterior wall. The wall is a bas relief but may be hard to see given the angle of the light. The others are street scenes.
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Giorno 9
venerdì 16 agosto 2019 09:52
☀️ 28 °C
Altitudine: 203 m
Georgia Tskhenistskali 42.27732, 42.7039442°16’38” N 42°42’14” E
Bagrati's Cathedral
16 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
In Kataisi. Built in the 11th century, attributed to King Bagrati. The church is restored after being destroyed by the Ottoman invasion. Architectural work and historic study began shortly after WW1 when the Ottoman empire fell. Reconstruction was only completed in 2012. It is now an active church. The pictures are various looks inside and outside of the cathedral.Leggi altro
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Giorno 9
venerdì 16 agosto 2019 12:17
⛅ 29 °C
Altitudine: 178 m
Georgia Kumistavi 42.37668, 42.6008842°22’36” N 42°36’3” E
Prometheus Caves
16 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Large cavern discovered recently. Here are various pictures inside the cave. The last one is from the boat ride to the cave exit.
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Giorno 9
venerdì 16 agosto 2019 17:04
⛅ 23 °C
Altitudine: 10 m
Georgia Batumi 41.65002, 41.6442841°39’0” N 41°38’39” E
Batumi
16 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Georgia's primary port, located on the Black Sea. The first four pictures are taken around the city on a drizzly day. Fifth is the Black Sea from Batumi. The last is the Black Sea coast, just across the border in Turkey.Leggi altro
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Fine del viaggio
17 agosto 2019