Having had a very unusual breakfast of pancakes and cakes we set off for Gori the birthplace of Uncle Joe Stalin. We arriveed and had a guided tour by a painted lady who spoke perfect English as though reading a script. There was no possibility of asking a question we did as we were told. That said, it was very interesting. We met up with Betsy who had briefly left us to attend a wedding in Canada! We had a nice evening bush camp near a church on a hill.
The following day we drove to another bush camp at Kazbegi next to a river. The drive was over the Caucases mountains just like the Alps complete with snow. The roads arte nearly non existent, just a series of holes. Having arrived we were approached by the police and warned of Woves!! Having dug a cosy toilet we settled in for the night and drank from our on board bar ( it,s not all hell!!).
In the morning we hiked up a huge mountain to a church called Gorgeti Trinity, quite spectacular but very hot and Julia and I had to make steps in a snow field at one point.
We have now arrived in the capital of Georgia, Tibilisi. A mad dash across town in taxis to the Kazakstan Embassy for visas. The ride was hair raising to say the least!
Out for a group dinner tonight, Julia is at a Turkish bath. Off to Armenia in two days for more bush camping.
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