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Grey Skies to Candle Lights

I got seven hours of sleep, and after looking at my options (limited by snow closures), we (myself and the guys I met last night) decided that I would backtrack through the Valley (aka the East-West Highway). The E60 is … Continue reading

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Getting Stuck and Pulled Into a Different Adventure

If only I had known, I could’ve made an effort to celebrate. I learned about New Year on the 7th (Christmas market for me) but didn’t know about the Old New Year that would be sending fireworks into the Batumi … Continue reading

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A Cave, Canyon, and Churches in the Rain

I missed the nightlights at Colchis fountain but not the opportunity to stand on the wet stones in the roundabout and watch the water shoot up between the golden animals: large horses on top surrounded by animals in tiers, inspired … Continue reading

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Shadows, Sunrise, Stalin, Snow

Awake and surrounded by darkness, I turn on the TV to watch a minute of a mustachioed man run a marathon, like an Indian version of Forrest Gump, to let my eyes adjust before walking into the dining area for … Continue reading

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Candles in Cathedrals to Convents

The great thing about exploring a city while staying at a hotel that serves breakfast hours after you’re ready to go is that you can come back and eat after some early morning exploring… even after waking up early and … Continue reading

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