Gorgeous Georgia, Part I

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Friendship Square

The First Three Days in Georgia... =)

It was 3:00 in the morning of 25th of December 2015 when the plane landed in the beautiful and peaceful land of Georgia. The main goal of my travel that time, is to have a WHITE Christmas. As an individual came from a tropical country, I was always dreaming of white snow every Christmas season, walking around the street with snowfall and everything about the snow!

Another dream came true!

Do you wanna build a snowman? =)

There's a lot of places / tourist spots in Georgia that everyone should try and you could visit the official Georgia travel guide to get ideas when you wanna visit Georgia.

But the first place I visited (aside from Tbilisi where I stayed) in my first day is Gudauri which is known for being the best ski resort in the region. Gudauri ski resort is the highest village on the Georgian Military Road at the altitude of 2000 m and you can reach it from Tbilisi in approximately two (2) hours and a half.

The best time to visit Gudauri is from December to April.

In my background, there's a place for children to play

If you wanna stay in Gudauri, there are cottages and hotels of different categories to choose from and I suggests do not book online!!! =)

Ananuri Castle

Ananuri Castle is located near Aragvi River in Georgia and about 45 mins drive from Tbilisi.

Background: Famous Mount Kazbeg
Mountain view from Gergeti Trinity Church

The popular Gergeti Trinity Church also known as Holy Trinity Church near the Gergeti village is situated on the right bank of the river called Chkheri in Mount Kazbegi.

Gergeti Trinity Church

Ilove the architectural structure of this Orthodox church (and all other churches I visited in Georgia), it looks very old which I was told that it is a century church and locals just maintaining its original structure.

Second Day in Georgia...

Jvari Monastery

You will be amazed by the sixth century Georgian Orthodox monastery called Jvari Monastery which located near Mtskheta if you are a fan of old architectural structure like me. This monastery is listed as a World Heritage site as well.

Very Authentic structure

A beautiful view of the Opposite side
View of Two Rivers union (Kura and Aragvi Rivers)

Got a chance to strike my favourite pose! =))

My travel in Georgia will never be completed without tasting their cuisine.

Lobio with Bread

Alright, I'm not a foodie expert but because I eat all the food you gonna bring to my table, I can evaluate the food base on how my taste bud enjoyed it.

Lobio soup is served with a very hard bread (for me, this is the round version of french bread) and the soup taste like a bean soup and taste like arabic soup.

Kachapuri

Everyone should try the round pie heart-stopping goodness of taste of Kachapuri. It has a filling of cheese but could also serve in variation of egg-topped, mushroom and rice.

The next destination is no other than the opposite side of Jvari Monastery, the Mtskheta.

Walking down the street in Mtsketa

I am having fun in stepping in a very old road

Small Gallery in ancient capital Mtskheta

Small Trivia: Mtshketa is a holy city in Georgia as this is where the greatest Christian's relics and holy Coat being kept.

Svetitkhoveli Cathedral

Svetitkhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery in one shot!

I'm so lucky to get Svetitkhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery in one shot!

Below this structure, the Holy Coat is being kept

A view inside the Svetitkhoveli Cathedral

While entering the premises of Svetitkhoveli, a woman should wear a long skirt, if you are not wearing long skirt, there's an instant skirt in the main entrance.