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Driving The Georgian Military Highway
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Driving The Georgian Military Highway

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Justin • 13 Comments

The Georgian Military Highway has existed as a route for traders and invaders since before the 1st century BC, but had only evolved into a crude horse trail by the time the Russians finally converted it, through the Herculean efforts of 800 soldiers, into a carriage road in 1783. Today, it offers tremendous scenery and … Continue reading →

Gergeti Trinity Church
Georgia (Europe) / Places We Go

Gergeti Trinity Church

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Justin • Leave a comment

This is one of those places where the journey really is the destination. It isn’t just the drive out along the Georgian Military Highway to the town of Kazbegi (Stepantsminda), but also the drive up to the church as well. The Gergeti Trinity Church sits high on a ridge west of Kazbegi, silhouetted against the … Continue reading →

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