Armenia

We took the train from Tblisi to Yerevan. Upon arriving in Armenia we picked up a rental car and met up with Sasha and Tamara. We decided to do a road trip of Southern Armenia.So we hopped in our way too low to the road Kia, loaded our 3 kilos of peaches, and hit the road. We saw quite a few monasteries, drank a few bottles of wine, and never missed a serving of tomatoes and cucumbers.

Arriving in the morning in the central square of Yerevan.

Achi spending 13 years in a hole with snakes.

Noravank at sunset.

Helping get the car out.

Eating like an Armenian.

Fresh made herb filled flat breads.

Tatik and Papik with Tatik and Papik.

Good price for a meh coffee.

Attitude Jesus.

Exactly what I thought.

Wine by choice.

Tblisi

After coming down from the mountains we arrived in the capital city of Tblisi. At first glance, I was amazed by Tblisi not expecting anything. The old city of Tblisi built into the narrow valley is a jewel.

A little Bohemian Georgian affair.

Modern Georgian cuisine.

A fishing street dog.

Exploring an abandoned hotel right next to the presidential palace.

A view over the ancient city of Mtskheta.

Svaneti სვანეთი

For the summer vacation away we went to see the Caucasus. The first step was to the high mountains of the Svaneti region on the border with Russia. The region is famous for stone watch towers and being secluded from the rest of the country. It has it's unique culture and language. The hike we did started in the town of Mestia for four days to Ushguli.

Waiting to get the Marshrutka to Mestia in Zugididi

1 lari for a bread is a good deal.

High Viennese culture in the Caucasus.

See pole, will dance.

See cow, will touch.

Already on day two, taking too early of a break.

Eva taking lead with our new Danish friends Marie and Rolf.

Early day three leaving Adishi.

See the glacier in the background? That river is coming straight off it. We walked through!

A rainy start to day four.

The landlords here are unreasonable.

In Ushguli. 2.5 liters of beer in one go.

After hike drinks with our hiking crew.

One of the best hosts we ever had milking the cows.