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 View of Rustavi from the
train-Georgia by Groverdean
When the Soviet Union collapsed the result for Rustavi was a complete disaster in economic terms. Just 3 of 118 plants are still active. Unemployment is around 60-70%. Naturally this brings a wealth of other social problems with it. So many have now left the city and its population has shrunk drastically. A visit to Rustavi is a sad and poignant reminder of the failings of the Communist system. Leave a Comment
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 The Ruins of
Petres-Tsikhe-Borjomi by Groverdean
The Mtkvari River flows through here on in its way through to the capital. You can cross over the river to visit the lovely mineral water park, although it's decor is strictly Soviet (unfortunately). Other sights include the ruined fortress, Petres-Tsikhe, which was built between the 10th and 14th centuries.
There are a few spas (Russians call them Sanatorium) here. The most famous is Likani, set in the grounds the splendid Romanov palace. You can even stay in the palace, although it was a bit beyond my budget at the time.
In more recent times the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park has come into existance. The park covers 1% of Georgia and is the Caucasus only National Park. Check out the website below for more information. Leave a Comment
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Mtshkheta (mish-tec-a) is a close, 20 minute marshrutka (mini-van) ride from the Didube station. The main sight here is the main cathedral of Georgia, and is a very holy place for Georgians. The cathedral, called Sveti-Tskhoveli, was built on the sight where the first church of Georgia was built in the 4th century. (The current church there was built in the 11th.)
When we were there, unfortuantely, they were working on some archeological excavations, so we weren't allowed in. However, just walking around the church, and the town, provided us with a sense of the grandness and the holiness of the place. Leave a Comment
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On the ride back to Tbilisi from Kazbegi the taxi driver (we had a shared taxi) stopped off for us to see Annanuri. (It was really nice of him, since the others in the cab were Georgian, and had no real desire to see this place.)
The church here was my favorite in all of Georgia. The place is set on a reservior (I suppose built way before it even was a reservoir) and is, with most things in Georgia, ancient. Not only does it have great frescos, as with most places in Georgia, it is uncrowded and nothing short of understated and beautiful. Leave a Comment
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 Tsminda Sameba-
Kazbegi-Georgia by Groverdean
Kazbegi is located just a stones throw from the Russian border and Chechyna. At night time we saw dozens of trucks transporting aid/goods through here to enroute to this troubled region of Russia.
The scenery at Kazbegi is magnificent. The town is dwarfed by the wonderfully picturesque Mt Kazhbek- the highest mountain in Georgia. No trip to Kazbegi is complete without completing a hike to Tsminda Sameba Monastery- a trully magical experience! Leave a Comment
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 The Refectory at Udabno
Monastery- Davit Gareja by GroverdeanLeave a Comment
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 The Alaverdi
Cathedral-Khaketi-Georgia by Groverdean
The main town is Telavi and a good base for exploring the surrounding areas. Once again being at the crossroads of Asia and Europe and being in a fertile valley, the area is rich in history and attractions. Around Telavi are some magnificent churches, including the Alaverdi Cathedral which at 50 metres high was one of the tallest buildings in the world for many centuries! Leave a Comment
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 Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Spire-Mtskheta by Groverdean
Here Georgians accepted Christianity in 327 and Mtskheta still remains the Headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. Mtskheta is full of historic sights.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (according to tradition this is where Christ's robe is buried),and Jvari Monastery are two of the most significant monuments of Georgian Christian architecture, both fantastic achievments. Jvari Church sits atop a hill overlooking Mtskheta. The view from here is quite spiritual! Leave a Comment
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 it looks a bit odd, right? by cachaseiro
i was later told that it fuctions as an administrative building.
people did not seem to be proud of it at all, but i found it rather interesting in it's own bizarre way. Leave a Comment Directions: it's located in the northern part of tblisi.
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 tblisi. by cachaseiro
it has an interesting mix of old soviet times and new georgian times.
some parts of tblisi are very flash and western looking, while other parts are quite impoverised.
be a little careful when walking around after dark. Leave a Comment
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