First days in Georgia

It took me some time to really feel comfortable here in Georgia. The traffic is just nuts and some dogs are really aggressive and even try to catch your legs. But the people and magnificent landscapes make everything worth it. I was invited by locals to drink, eat and sleep at their places. Their tolerance level for vodka is impressive!

My first destination in the mountains would be the notorious Zagari Pass at an elevation of 2.600m. I didn’t know if it was doable this early of the year. There’s still a lot of snow and mud up there and the road is frequently hit by avalanches. I cannot challenge nature in that sense and if it’s not doable, I would have to cycle back 140km or try to hitchhike. Let’s see!Read more