Telavi is the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom. On horseback sits Heraclius the second. He is a descendant of David Bagrationi - the builder who created modern Georgia. After the invasion of the Mongols and then Tamerlane, the Kakheti-Karliya and Imereti kingdoms united and laid the foundation of modern Georgia.
From the picturesque Sighnaghi, our way passed through the Alazani Valley to Gudauri. Maybe we were led by the mythical griffin that brought grape seed to Georgia? We have enjoyed wine, vineyards, wine museum, tastings, more wine, and more wine! And even in Telavi, after the Mimino tree, we tasted wine and chacha again. Spectacular views of the Georgian military road and the Aragvi gorge accompanied us on the way to Gudauri. It was an incredible adventure!
