Georgia and Armenia

So far...

All of us!

Leaving Turkey for Georgia the difference in the people and landscape was noticeable immediately (in just a few meters... how 'does' that happen...) And although very efficient and still very helpful, we were met with lesser ‘immediate’ smiles (until we learned the trick was to smile first and ‘then’we were in)!

Dipping in and out of Georgia and Armenia we were very happy to find that both were full of scenic mountains views and lots of rivers and the scenery is yet again, stunning (and the beers are dirt cheap :-)

Martin has re-joined us and has brought the rain with him with our first bush camp quickly turning into a flooded pond where we were all mid calf deep in water by the time it was time to go (gotta just 'love' camping in the rain)!



Yerevan, Armenia

Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, was a really nice surprise, filled with lots of trendy restaurants and cafes and even trendier women (most of which sporting 8 inch heels) and the coolest little underground bars. It felt very comfortable and safe wandering the streets late at night and we all had a bit of a wild night out helping our 'very clever girl' Feng celebrate getting a 1st from Oxford!!

Tbilisi at night, Georgia

On to Tbilisi in Georgia, which, once again, was a very interesting place to spend a couple of days (if very, very hot) taking in all the sights on offer.  Then, our bush camp in the mountains went from being a superb location deep in the mountains to the biggest and muddiest swamp in a matter of minutes when the rain kicked in (cheers Martin ;-)

Bogged down flip flops it was easier to go barefoot and the roast chicken and baked potatoes no longer seemed like the wisest dinner choice... BUT now harm was done, we didn't melt and dinner was enjoyed but all (if a little late) and the truck reversed out in the morning without any problems without even needing the 4 wheel drive which was a HUGE bonus!



Gayle chopping the wood to cook dinner!