 Georgia is one of those countries arousing curiosity because of its location. On the doorstep of Europe, yet part of Asia, neighbour of the Russian Federation and, indeed, for a long time part of the Soviet Union, yet proudly independent, neighbouring muslim Turkey and Azerbaijan yet almost homogeneously Orthodox Christian, the country has several traits making it a special one. |
 On our way to skiing at Gudauri, in the north of Georgia, we passed Ananuri, a combined fortress and church next to the Georgian Military Highway. It was a beautiful day, the sky was an impeccable blue, and we had just started to spot the first snow around us. |
 As we drove along the Georgian countryside I looked at all the road signs and tried to figure out how they derived the Georgian alphabet. I have concluded it came about in one of two ways. |
 Although just the other side is Chechnya, it is worth making the effort to come here for the amazing view. The hike up to the monastery- Tsminda Sameba is pretty much straight up! It is a magical place |
 Once upon a time, on a frosty morning, in the early dawn light of yet another clear Georgian day, the adventure to Vashlovani State Park began... |
 Khevsureti is a region in the north of Georgia, Caucasus, wich is inhabited since hundreds of years by the people called Khevsurs... |
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