An Abkhazian Legend The old people told a story which they heard from their grandparents. There was a valley where there is the lake Ritsa now. The people who lived in the valley were rich but very greedy. There lived a widow not far from them. The widow had many children. They were very poor. … More The Mystery of Lake Ritsa – An Abkhazian Legend
The Great Wall of Abkhazia While I was in Abkhazia I learned about the Great Wall or Kelasuri Wall. I was very intrigued, we’ve all heard of the Great Wall of China and Hadrian’s Wall but a wall in Abkhazia, “never”! What is truly incredible is the fact that this wall was 160 kilometers long … More Great Wall of Abkhazia – Shrouded in mystery
Finding Vitali – A Friendship Begins We were waiting in the city center of Pitsunda looking for a way to get back to our little village, up until this point we had tried to find an inexpensive taxi willing to take us, we had no such luck. Then we found Vitali, he agreed to take … More Finding Vitali – An End of a Journey – Part VIII – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia
A Fascinating Journey to Abkhazia I’ve discovered on this fascinating journey to Abkhazia a land rich in beauty, I felt the heart of the people and warmth of the Abkhaz sun. Yet in everything that I’ve shared none of it can compare with the experience, the things that touch the heart, mind, and soul that … More A Fascinating Journey to Abkhazia – Part VII – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia
New Athos the most photogenic of them all Each place we visited while in Abkhazia was unique, New Athos wasn’t any different. New Athos just happened to be the most photogenic of them all. Here in this photo above I caught the reflection of the restaurant on the water, plus Novy Afon’s spires balancing with … More Photogenic New Athos – Part VI – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia
Gegskij Waterfalls / Gega Waterfalls At the confluence of two mountain rivers the Gega and Yupshara there is an incredible phenomenon of Abkhazian nature – the Gegskij/Gega waterfall. It was formed by the river flowing from an underground karst cave through an imperceptible crevice in the rock. It seems that the river is being ejected from … More Incredible Waterfalls of Abkhazia – Part IV – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia
Wild grapes have grown in the southern Russia since time immortal. It was during these ancient times the first signs of viticulture and cultivation were founded. The grapes quickly adapted to these climates and the beginnings of trade began with Greece. Side note: Did you know that grapes can be found on every continent except … More Mirror Reflections – Georgia & Russia
“Bridging” Life in Yemen Shahara famous for the Bridge of Sighs which is even featured on the country’s 10 Rial coin. This engineering marvel spans a sheer 300 foot deep canyon. Built in the early 17th Century, this famous bridge has stood the test of time. From both sides of the bridge the mountains parted … More Mirror Reflections – Yemen & Abkhazia (Former USSR)
What looks like an quaint village by a river happens to be a city of the dead that was constructed in medieval times. On the border of Georgia and within Itum-Kalinsky, part of the Chechen Republic, lies a necropolis like no other in the world. It was built during the 14th century by a group … More City of the Dead – “Abode of Divinity”
Once upon a time in the country of Georgia, a very rich woman was entombed with necessities for the afterlife – including several containers of honey. The 5,500-year-old evidence suggests that the woman was a honey harvester by trade, as three varieties were discovered inside vessels remaining after many tomb raiders took the (presumably) more … More World’s Oldest Honey Found in Georgia
Life In Thailand I miss the forest where I used to live in Georgia. We had a home with trees all around that connected to a large plot owned by a paper company. My dog and I would take long walks in the solitude of giant oaks, dogwoods, redbuds and fields of twenty year old … More Mirror Reflections – Thailand & Russia
Deep in the Caucasus mountains a warrior‘s grave was opened which gave a glimpse into the past to a time when the Greek culture was at its height. Though these were not Greeks, but a group of peoples whose culture was just as rich in which these treasures were found. While the people were clearly … More Found 2000 year old “Warrior’s Grave”, Deep in Caucasus Mountains, Yields Ancient Treasures
This once beautiful “Russian Riviera” is located between lush forested mountains and the Black Sea, the wonderful views from this mostly abandoned city are incredibly gorgeous, it’s hard to imagine why this happened in one of Russia’s few cities that is located in a sub-tropical climate. Gagra was once a very popular destination point among … More Russia’s Paradise Lost – Gagra
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