It felt like all odds were against me. Though, meeting so many obstacles during my Azerbaijan-Georgia trip did not reflect on my opinion on these two countries I adored, especially Georgia, but can`t lie that I am disappointed of not seeing many things, I planned in advance, for different reasons that were out of my hands. Here a good advice is that the best time to visit this area is during the summer time, as connections are probably better and most of the places are open. I am sure it may spare you the disappointment, I have experienced. So what have I missed? Okatse Canyon in Georgia (was closed as of low season time), mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan (car got stuck in the mud, so we couldn’t reach the area), Armenia (yes, I supposed to go there, but road to Kazbegi, in Northern Georgia, was closed three times due to the heavy snow, so I’ve lost precious time and was simply lacking extra days to visit), fellow travelers (I was always alone in hotels) and that tragicomedy moment when I slipped in the hotel`s bathroom, destroying a toilet seat and hurting my back so much, I could not walk…but hey, at least nobody saw it! But please, don`t get me wrong, I truly enjoyed it, but It was just a first time when I haven’t done all I planned.
Was that peat burning in the photo with the men in it? What were the holes in the rock floor? Was that ancient grinding sites? I am s unfamiliar with this area, even the rocks looked different. This looked fascinating. Sorry for your disappointments.
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It is a natural gas fire which burn continuously. It is very close to capital Baku. Very popular attraction to see while around. Thank you for checking my post 🙂
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Sorry that you had some frustrations and couldn’t complete your itinerary, but looks like you saw a lot, and compiled a terrific album here.
We have a couple of natural gas flames in New York, but most of the gas is locked in the shale layers, and requires “fracking” to release it, so no mud volcanoes.
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Thank you Robert for checking this post!! I saw the photos of the place you mentioned.
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Sorry that you couldn’t make it as planned, hope you have recovered completely ! By the way it interesting to see the unique architecture there !!
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Thank you!! Ive had a great time anyway. Thank you for your comment!
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Beautiful photos
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Wonderful shots of a new place to my eyes – thank you!
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Have you visited India?
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Hello. I am afraid not yet. SE Asia is for next year, so definitely will include India. Greetings:)
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Great. It’s a beautiful place. Good luck 🙂
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Hi there! We went to some of the same places.. i think i had slightly better luck than you, but we can never control the circumstances.. I was wondering if you took that first picture.. it is soooo nice : )
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thank for your comment here. Haha, yes one of these travels. Yes, all the photos on this blog are mine. Thanks a lot!
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What a cool blog! I’m jealous of your experiences, but will be back to read more.
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Ow thank you so much!! And for looking! I saw your blog too and I am glad you both write about atheism. I am atheist myself since i was little and still amaze me how people can believe in such things. Thanks again!!
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Yeah, unfortunately we have too many religious people on the US, and they try to legislate and teach our children their little fairy tale, which means many of us spend a lot of time on a subject that we don’t believe in. It’s crazy. Follow my blog! And thanks again!
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What wonderful architecture. Thanks for sharing these and educating me about the area. It is fascinating. I especially like the first photo with the modern buildings peeking over the old. Would you consider submitting a photo or two from these areas for my Monday mystery photo feature? They would be perfect. I credit you for ther photo and provide a link back to your blog for the month featured.
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Yes of course you can use it! How can I send it to you? Or you will link it? You can use others too. I will have a look also if I have some mysterious photos. Thank you!!! All the best!!
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Thank you Anna! That is great. You can email as many as you like to me at amandamac5@hotmail.com
I will post them at various intervals in coming weeks and link back to your blog when I post. Just add a sentence or two about each location in the email.
Thank you so much.
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Hello Amanda! Thank you again. I have send photos and then description. Hope you got it all. All the best 🙂
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Thank you Anna! I have received the photos but not the descriptions. Could you please re-send the descriptions?
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Oh so sorry your plan going to Armenia did not push through. It is a small conutry but very interesting place especially the century old monasteries. Hope you will visit Armenia one day.Good luck on your next trip.
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I hope so too!! Thank you for visiting my side.
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I went to Baku many years ago for work. I loved my shirt time there. Thank you for taking me back there.
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And thank you for stopping by!!
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Lovely pictures Anna. You were lucky enough to make it during a pleasent climate. I had visited Baku last month, during summers. Truly a land of fire. The people are very warm and friendly.
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I can only imagine the heat! I hope you had a good time! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
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