We spent a day hiking the hills in Tbilisi and after a long afternoon we came upon Narikala Fortress overlooking the city. The views of course were splendid, but tucked on the backside of the church was a small vineyard and an overgrown orchard. The grapes themselves looked delicious but were carefully arranged on trellises as someone’s pride and joy. The small pomegranates however were strangled with weeds and vines and looked as though no one had paid them attention in years. The fruits, just starting to get large in size, peaked shyly from the leaves.
Pomegranate’s are native to the region of Persia and the Western Himalayas. In the Caucasus’ they’re mainly used as juice, but are also seen in desserts and salads. An ancient symbol of fertility, pomegranate’s are a widely used in religious art and design, often representing the garden of eden. We were fortunately enough to enjoy fresh pomegranate all over the eastern Mediterranean, but especially in Turkey.
This picture was taken at the Narikala Fortress overlooking Tbilisi, Georgia. If you don’t feel like hiking up the hill, it’s an easy ride in a cab.
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Georgia is a great place for a taste of Europe and Asia, it’s both comfortable and exotic at the same time. We loved hiking through the Mountains of Kazbegi and exploring the neighborhoods of Tbilisi. Although I lost a bit of my innocence there, it’s worth it to stop in at the Sulfur Bath’s in Tbilisi. We went to Georgia after spending time in Turkey, it’s an easy addition to Eastern Turkey holidays.
Roy | cruisesurfingz says
Wow, sounds like an experience. Incidentally, just came across a site today advertising TEFL jobs in Georgia…
Jillian says
Perhaps a change of scenery?