Checkpoint near Akhalgori

Last Thursday I went with a few people to the checkpoint near Akhalgori, a town that used to be part of Georgia and is now still occupied by the Russians.  There’s been considerable disagreement about the wording of the treaty, with the phrase ‘retreating to pre-conflict positions’ causing the most trouble.  So early Thursday morning [...]

Ben & Ian’s Housewarming

Ok, I started writing this post on Sunday, but never got around to posting it, so I’ll do it now.
Another beautiful day here in Tbilisi, a mild 25 degrees, sunny, a slight breeze.  Got up late this morning, sat on the bench in the courtyard drinking my coffee, talking to Khatia, my landlady, who was [...]