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15. juli 2018
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søndag 1. juli 2018 15:00
☀️ 91 °F
Høyde: 869 ft
Forente stater Bennington Municipal Forest 42.86881, -73.1707342°52’8” N 73°10’15” W
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Planning To See...
1. juli 2018, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Ideas in the city to see...
Yes, Jennifer I can access the site, and enlarge the pics. Debbie C
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Reisende Great , Deb. Thanks for testing. 😙
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Jeannette N Tim Putnam Wow!
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mandag 2. juli 2018 12:00
⛅ 88 °F
Høyde: 735 ft
Forente stater Downtown Bennington Historic District 42.87838, -73.197142°52’42” N 73°11’50” W
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Getting Blog Ready for Convention Trip
2. juli 2018, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Excitement is building ...
Nice..Helen Wilhovsky
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søndag 15. juli 2018 11:16
⛅ 72 °F
Høyde: 43 ft
Forente stater John F. Kennedy International Airport 40.64218, -73.7915340°38’32” N 73°47’30” W
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At the Airport & through security
15. juli 2018, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Waiting to board. Seeing groups of Friends too! The hugs have already started and we only made it one state over 😂
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Reisende Surprise! We had no idea. Ran into our former KH Maintenance trainer couple from NH, Tom & Nancy C. On same flights. Maybe like 20 others Friends too? A guess, so far... Had to all put our badges on so we could know who the Friends are. Came in handy, as we had a gate change and could tell each other!
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how exciting!!!!!!!! you look great!! thanks for sharing the adventure.
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Reisende Thanks... Whoever u might be 😀
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mandag 16. juli 2018 06:30
☀️ 73 °F
Høyde: 177 ft
Tyrkia Istanbul Atatürk Airport 40.98676, 28.8105240°59’12” N 28°48’38” E
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Istanbul Ataturk airport connection
16. juli 2018, Tyrkia ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Only there briefly, so didn't see much. Longer scheduled connections on the other end of the trip.
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Reisende Love being above the clouds, adventure! Did you make requests for warp speed😉
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Reisende It was a good plane but not built like the Delta Flyer, so we didn't ask. 😉😉
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mandag 16. juli 2018 14:37
⛅ 82 °F
Høyde: 1 568 ft
Georgia Tbilisi International Airport 41.67082, 44.9586141°40’15” N 44°57’31” E
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Arrived in Tbilisi
16. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
So, we finally arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia around 10:30 am local time (2:30 am EDT). Our flight from JFK was delayed over 90 minutes before take off due to at least one passenger that wasn't supposed to be on flight being removed. Then they had to verify every bag had an owner on the flight and get their checked bags out of the storage hold. 😐
There were a lot of other friends on the same plane and we were worried we were going to miss our connecting flight in Istanbul. We were all pleasantly surprised when we found out not only was it still there when we arrived, but it was extremely close to where we entered the terminal. We think that most of the flight from Istanbul to Tbilisi was Witnesses.
Finally we arrived and were greeted by a LOT of friends.Les mer
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Bluebutterfly I love sun sets and sun rises when I am flying.
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Bluebutterfly On the ground safe and sound 😥😄🤗
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Bluebutterfly I see you had a window seat...I love the window seat. Get to have a bird's eye view. 😄
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mandag 16. juli 2018 15:27
☀️ 82 °F
Høyde: 1 467 ft
Georgia Vere 41.72023, 44.7802541°43’13” N 44°46’49” E
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First Sites of Georgia
16. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Trip to hotel was interesting. Lots to look at. A volunteer brother took us 2 couples to our nearby hotels in his van. He liked the horn & was using his tablet (for map directions). And he used both of these AT THE SAME time as his phone, to try to get us where we needed to be. Yikes, but he didn't text while driving anyway, oh boy oh boy!Les mer
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Reisende This is a sports arena. We can just barely see our hotel above the roof and much farther beyond.
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Bluebutterfly I guess he is good at multi-tasking
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Bluebutterfly So narrow...do they drive on those streets?
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Reisende Yes, and we drove in and out of there to deliver a couple of Friends to their hotel.
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tirsdag 17. juli 2018 11:32
⛅ 73 °F
Høyde: 2 011 ft
Georgia Otarsheni 41.99889, 44.0937241°59’56” N 44°5’37” E
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Gori Assembly Hall
17. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Visited Assembly Hall. It is an outdoor one and very nice! The small KH is also on the same grounds. There is a separate outdoor building housing the restrooms and baby nursing area. Met a bunch of local Friends and conversed as best we could. A perfect "surprise rest stop" on the way to our scheduled outing! 😂😙Les mer
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Bluebutterfly Love to see all the smiling faces .
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Bluebutterfly And more smiling faces...I waved....not sure if you saw me 😋😆
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Reisende Nope,missed it... So many people. But we love u still, not to worry 😉
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tirsdag 17. juli 2018 13:07
⛅ 75 °F
Høyde: 2 005 ft
Georgia K'vakhvreli 41.96739, 44.2072641°58’3” N 44°12’26” E
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Uplistsikhe
17. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Our tour today was Uplistsikhe ( sounds like: Oop'-lisch-i-kah), an ancient fortress town all made in the native rocks. It was a semi-rigorous climb in the heat & intense midday sun, but we helped each other navigate safely-- and were rewarded with some great views from up high. For more info on this mixed Christian/pagan creation, check this out: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/UplistsikheLes mer
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Bluebutterfly WOW, that looks amazing!
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Reisende Was an old "Christian" church from like the 13th century, or so. Built on a pagan worship & living area. Interesting site, but we chose not to go up.
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Bluebutterfly Lots of stairs. At least you did not have to try to scale that hughe rock.
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tirsdag 17. juli 2018 13:30
☀️ 77 °F
Høyde: 2 057 ft
Georgia Charebula 42.03764, 44.1017142°2’16” N 44°6’6” E
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Restaurant "Nacharmaghevi"
17. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Ate a huge lunch at "რესტორანი ნაჭარმაგევი" ( Restaurant Nacharmaghevi). They gave us many small courses, eating with our little tour group + around 125 other Friends. We all met up at this Georgian restaurant's banquet hall. Got our first tastes of many authentic foods. Most were totally excellent!! Also a first serving of the many wines they are known for, poured from large glass pitchers, go figure. Then a surprise concert by a family group who were professional singers, prior to learning the Truth. (Gave us time to process some of our big meal, before we needed to return to the big bus taking us on the 1 1/2 hr ride back to the city).

*A musical treat to hear: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JdaqnTKH1CB1sAAW7Les mer
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Reisende The local mineral water from the Springs
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Reisende Borjomi is a location nearby.
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onsdag 18. juli 2018 15:37
☀️ 91 °F
Høyde: 1 175 ft
Georgia Rustavi 41.55658, 44.9761641°33’24” N 44°58’34” E
Field Service day
18. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Traveled an hour south of Tbilisi to Rustavi --to go in field service with Friends from the Megobroda congregation. We each were partnered with a sister and walked the dusty streets to our assigned apartment buildings. Geoff's partner was Te'a and Jenn's partner was Maia. Before and after svc, loving hospitality was shown thru food, drink, and singing & dancing. A few genuine tears followed as we were departing. Some sisters were very moved that we came out to be with them.Les mer
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BluebutterflyYour companions are lovely. 😊 it must have been so cool to go in service 😎 and really hard to leave 😭😢
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onsdag 18. juli 2018 19:00
☀️ 86 °F
Høyde: 1 834 ft
Georgia Mukhrani 41.94148, 44.58541°56’29” N 44°35’6” E
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Evening Gathering at Mukhrani Chateau 1
18. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Evening Gathering for half the international delegates was at a gorgeous vineyard chateau, Muhkarani. Huge grounds, lots of snacks and wine from vineyard served for a short time (maybe 6 kinds to choose from). Included the local volunteer Witnesses, some chateau staff and many other local Friends. Not sure of the attendance, but our garden party was for more than 2000 or even 3000, we believe. Just purely lovely association, peaceful, & in a paradisaic setting! Taste of the New World, we are sure.Les mer
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Bluebutterfly Yummy! That looks good.
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Bluebutterfly I see Geoff is back to his old self....a face only a mother could love (or maybe a wife). 😆😋
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Bluebutterfly Nap time???
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onsdag 18. juli 2018 21:00
🌙 77 °F
Høyde: 1 834 ft
Georgia Mukhrani 41.94147, 44.5849141°56’29” N 44°35’6” E
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Evening Gathering 2
18. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
After association, food and wine in the vineyard, the local brothers and sisters performed a concert and dance show behind the chateau. 1st rate production for our huge crowd! Very enjoyable and well done.Les mer
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Jeannette N Tim PutnamLooks like a great time!
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Bluebutterfly This event must have been very entertaining and up building. The story with the "mighty hunter" sounds like it was funny.
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torsdag 19. juli 2018 11:00
☀️ 84 °F
Høyde: 1 575 ft
Georgia Tbilisi 41.69142, 44.8766141°41’29” N 44°52’36” E
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Georgia Branch 1
19. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
One our favorite tours was of the Georgia Bethel. Inside we visited most of the depts & they had special displays & stamp stations, for collecting in our "passport books" ---proof of visiting each interior Dept. Outside there was a fair type atmosphere all around the Branch grounds with activities/games, food, music, and eating tent. There was even a cool wine tent, where a Brother scooped and served wine out of a ground hole where it is aged & stored!!!Les mer
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Reisende Geoff tried with the suit coat at Bethel. Only lasted about 5 mins--- so hot in the intense sun.
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torsdag 19. juli 2018 12:00
☀️ 86 °F
Høyde: 1 575 ft
Georgia Tbilisi 41.69142, 44.8765941°41’29” N 44°52’36” E
Georgia Branch 2
19. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Inside fun in various Departments.
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/office…
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torsdag 19. juli 2018 12:30
☀️ 88 °F
Høyde: 1 388 ft
Georgia Mtkvari River 41.69155, 44.8060141°41’30” N 44°48’22” E
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Tbilisi -- old town walking tour 1
19. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Embarked on an interesting walking tour of the oldest parts of Tbilisi. (Along with some modern additions). Without this, we would not have any idea about the rich architectural, nor cultural age of the city.Les mer
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Bluebutterfly Did you have a police escort?
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BluebutterflyLooks like a very fascinating place. Lots of interesting things to look at.
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Reisende No, they were just taking a shortcut, I suppose... And in the shade. There was a bit of a breeze coming through there, and that's why I stopped at the top while we rested.
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Beautiful!
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torsdag 19. juli 2018 12:30
☀️ 88 °F
Høyde: 1 575 ft
Georgia Tbilisi 41.69132, 44.8766241°41’29” N 44°52’36” E
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Georgia Branch 3
19. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Just so much to do and learn here!
https://jw2018.org/Home/KingdomWork
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Jeannette N Tim Putnam Kind to the sheep ❤
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Jeannette N Tim Putnam Kathy N says that suits Geoff 😁
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Lisa MischAre those real goats?
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torsdag 19. juli 2018 14:00
☀️ 91 °F
Høyde: 1 322 ft
Georgia Samarkhakhevi 41.68836, 44.8110341°41’18” N 44°48’40” E
Tbilisi -- old town walking tour 2
19. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Went down into an underground shopping bazaar (Turkish styled and influenced).
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torsdag 19. juli 2018 14:30
☀️ 93 °F
Høyde: 1 339 ft
Georgia Mtkvari River 41.69033, 44.8111441°41’25” N 44°48’40” E
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Tbilisi -- old town walking tour 3
19. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Across the Mtkvari river to Metekhi Virgin Church and statue of King Gorgasili
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Bluebutterfly Did you ride on the tram in the background?
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BluebutterflyLook like it is rich in history...if those buildings could talk...the stories they could tell.
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Reisende Nope, we hoofed it up and down everywhere in the heat and across the river. Very lovely sites, but we almost boiled over with the 98° feel... And not much shade or wind. Plus, Geoff likely wouldn't have ridden it...
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torsdag 19. juli 2018 15:00
☀️ 93 °F
Høyde: 1 342 ft
Georgia Samarkhakhevi 41.688, 44.8109741°41’17” N 44°48’39” E
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Abanotubani and Sulfer Baths
19. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Beautiful park like area mixed with old town buildings and ancient sulfur baths-- still in use. The warm waters is where Tbilisi gets it's name: https://georgia.travel/en_US/shida-kartli/tbilisi

While we had hoped to soak in the hot springs, the weather that day was in the 90s, with a "real feel of 98". We would have literally cooked ♨️🌡️Les mer
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BluebutterflyYou don't like Mazanec stew? 😓😥😦😧😋
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ReisendeNo, we were feeling like being in a crock pot, slow cooking, for many hours, many days. But the smells were NOT as pleasant, nope 😲😧😕
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fredag 20. juli 2018 09:00
☀️ 75 °F
Høyde: 1 742 ft
Georgia Saburtalo 41.71826, 44.7279841°43’6” N 44°43’41” E
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Convention Day 1
20. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Arrived at the Olympic Palace for Convention day 1. Holds normally around 4,500. We were a tight 6,000+, using most of the floor. Many Special Conventions are like 8-12 thousand, so this was smaller for a smaller country, but quite tight and mostly hot! (Like 1/3rd AC power 😩) But we all survived.Les mer
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Awesome!
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lørdag 21. juli 2018 10:00
⛅ 75 °F
Høyde: 1 736 ft
Georgia Saburtalo 41.71832, 44.7278941°43’6” N 44°43’40” E
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Convention Day 2
21. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
2nd day hotter and more Friends, but the loving atmosphere continued. Gift giving and receiving intensifies. 🛍️💌
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Reisende See Pam and Andy Cyr from Bellows Falls, VT? 👫
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Reisende Bro Lett 😆😀😉
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Reisende Bro Numair 😄🤗
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lørdag 21. juli 2018 18:41
☀️ 86 °F
Høyde: 1 713 ft
Georgia Saburtalo 41.71784, 44.7279741°43’4” N 44°43’41” E
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Colorful Convention Fun
21. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Had fun with Friends and taking memorable photos 🎩👗
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Reisende Yes, Geoff had to help, of course. Gave our local bus monitor sister a break any way.
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Reisende Yup, there's a goof in every crowd! Can u guess his country?
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Just Beautiful the Worldwide Brotherhood. Debbie C
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søndag 22. juli 2018 12:00
⛅ 79 °F
Høyde: 1 742 ft
Georgia Saburtalo 41.71826, 44.7281541°43’6” N 44°43’41” E
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Convention Day 3
22. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Last day. More colors, hugs, photos, kisses, and gifts!
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Reisende A sweet Georgian couple 💕
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ReisendeI met a witness couple from Iraq on Sunday at the convention. And then later, after we got back from supper, Jennifer went into a grocery store and while I waited outside, I got to informal witness to a man from Iran. (Tehran is less than 1000 miles from Tbilisi.)
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ReisendeYes, neat experiences for him 😁
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søndag 22. juli 2018 19:00
🌧 75 °F
Høyde: 1 755 ft
Georgia Vazisubani 41.71657, 44.8212441°42’60” N 44°49’16” E
Outdoors in Georgia, city
22. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ 🌧 75 °F
Scenes outside in the city.
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søndag 22. juli 2018 20:00
⛅ 72 °F
Høyde: 2 421 ft
Georgia Akhatani 41.95876, 44.7839441°57’32” N 44°47’2” E
Outdoors in Georgia, countryside
22. juli 2018, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Scenes of the countryside, beyond the capital city.
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