Before this trip, I didn’t know much about the country of Georgia. It was one of those destinations that had quietly lived on the edge of my awareness—occasionally mentioned, rarely considered. From the moment I arrived things just felt… different. It felt like stepping into the middle of a story already in motion—one that didn’t need explaining, just observing.
The landscape was constantly changing. One minute I was surrounded by ancient stone buildings and cobbled alleys, the next I was looking out over wide, green valleys stretching up to meet misty snowcapped mountains. The range and beauty of it all was something I hadn’t anticipated.
But it wasn’t just the scenery that left a mark. It was the way Georgia made space for connection in the little in-between moments. A long meal shared over warm bread and bold wine. A quiet moment in a monastery courtyard. Conversations that flowed easily despite language barriers. An unexpected friend I’ll probably never see again. There was a kind of openness—both in the people and the place—that was hard to miss.
This wasn’t the kind of trip I would have chosen on my own, but I’m so glad I had the chance to go, and I am immeasurably grateful for the opportunity. It reminded me how powerful it can be to step into the unfamiliar. How much you can learn when you let a place speak for itself. I went in not knowing what to expect and came back with a stack of stories I didn’t see coming.
Though I may never return, I’ll be rooting for others to go. Georgia deserves to be seen, tasted, and experienced. And if you go, I have no doubt it’ll surprise you, too.
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