Georgia has a lot to offer culturally.Unfortunately, I can only show a small selection here. Since the trip was essentially limited to the capital Tbilisi and the western part of the country (Svaneti), I cannot make any statements about the other regions. However, I believe that even these few glimpses are enough to see how beautiful the country is. Churches,
The mountains in Georgia, especially the Greater Caucasus, are perfect for spectacular hikes. During our two-week stay, we had eight hikes on the program: Hike to the Gergeti Trinity Church Hike in the Truso Valley Hike in the Khada Valley Hike to the Ushba Waterfalls (Shdugra) Hike to the Chalaadi Glacier
Tbili means “warm” in Georgian, and with the suffix -si it becomes “warm spring.” And yes, it really is warm in the Georgian capital. That becomes clear shortly after landing in the evening. With over thirty degrees and high humidity, we immediately start sweating. Later I learn that it stays this warm from May until the end of October. The
Again and again I had heard how impressive this book was supposed to be. Once it was highly praised; another time, a reviewer claimed that he had tears in his eyes while reading the personal story of J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy. So, I curiously checked to see whether the local city library had the book available. It did. Apparently, others
Even when hiking, it doesn’t always have to be a grand adventure. On Saturday, a small outing took us to Rössing in the municipality of Nordstemmen. Still, we managed to discover three historical buildings along this route: Marienburg Castle, the Calenberg Fortress, and Rössing Castle. However, the latter is privately owned and can only be visited on the “Day of
