I wasn’t expecting to have a constant companion on my solo vacation to Tbilisi, Georgia. I knew that my travel agent had booked me tours each day, except my arrival day on January 1st. I had that day on my own because everything was closed. I anticipated my upcoming tours to be on a packed…
Category: Mtskheta
Mtskheta, Georgia – Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Walk to the Cathedral Walking to the cathedral, the streets are lined with shops and locals selling souvenirs, food and drink. Papaka Hats I’m bringing back 4 black papakha hats for Michael’s band members to wear during a gig. Here is Dachi and I as he tried one on. What a cutie! He sorta looks…
Mtskheta, Georgia – Jvari Monastery
UNESCO World Heritage Site In the 4th century, this is the location where Saint Nino converted the King of Iberia to Christianity, then erected a large wooden cross on the sight of a pagan temple. The cross worked miracles and started drawing pilgrims from the area. The Jvari Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site….