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Republic of Georgia

Republic of Georgia

We met Zezva, our great guide for Georgia, and Garik, our driver, after crossing the Azerbaijan border and passing customs and passport control. Recommendations Khareba Winery Tsinandali Estate Sighnaghi Bodbe Monastery Metekhi Church Narikala Fortress Rike Park Bridge of Peace Shavteli Street Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater and Tower Anchiskhati Basilica Sioni Street Sioni Cathedral Meidan Market Anunuri Fortress Kazbegi Gergeti Holy Trinity Church We drove to a small local restaurant and winery, the Chateau Re-Vazis Marani soon after arriving in…

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Six Weeks in Savannah

Six Weeks in Savannah

I decided months ago there was no reason for me to stay in Illinois all winter. It’s cold, windy and grey for weeks at a time. Quite a depressing place to spend the winter, so I started thinking about a long term stay… somewhere. Somewhere warmer. I’ve only spent half a day in Savannah, on a side trip from Hilton Head years ago. I wanted to see more. And staying long term in a city sounded exciting and a great…

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