Back to the Caucasus!

[peacetraveler22]

Last week, I turned 44 and it's time for my annual birthday trip. The decision on where to travel came quite easily - back to the Caucasus!

This region is like a wonderful partner - there was an immediate connection when we met, and it goes beyond the mere physical elements. Of course, the stunning contours of the landscapes, and excitement of something "new" to explore are what initially led me here. But it's more than that. I love the Caucasus because they are both calm and wild at the same time. Perhaps it's difficult to comprehend, but there is a sense of belonging here. The countries are small, completely different from the massive geographic swells of my home country, or even Russia. This is part of the appeal - that you can conquer an entire nation in a very short period of time, and simultaneously ignite a spark in the soul and mind with all of the stunning mountain landscapes, ancient sites and warm, friendly people. It's an intoxicating blend of Earth, mountain, sky and human curiosities...with the negative aspect of increased heartbeats due to the wild driving culture you must endure to reach these remote places. In such environments, boredom never arises. There is a real sense of feeling alive beyond the mere habit of breathing each day, or going through the routine motions of adulthood that trap us. Boredom - it is the most brutal enemy for me personally. I'm always fighting it off, and can't stand to be captured or held hostage to it for even short periods of time. Yes, I need adventure, stimulation - maybe similar to a young child. :))

I will depart for Tbilisi next week, spend a few days there, and then drive to Armenia. If you know interesting places in Armenia, colorful people, or any other facts you wish to share, please write in comments. If you missed my prior stories about Georgia, you can read them here, and there are still many which remain unwritten.

Sorry for the very long absence from the blog. I am alive and well...and hope the same is true for my dear readers!

Comments

[maadmike.livejournal.com]

"Last week, I turned 44 "

Happy Birthday! Every year is the best to see something new!

"Sorry for the very long absence from the blog."

Glad you are back from Facebook. What brought you back anyway? Boredom?

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Each year, or even day of health, is a real gift! :) So, I'll continue to explore while I'm capable and have the resources, because who knows what tomorrow holds. Yeah, boredom pulled me back here. :)) Plus, I had something to announce. I still have plenty of other stories to write about my autumn journey to Georgia, but somehow there is no creative spark. :(

[maadmike.livejournal.com]

"I'll continue to explore while I'm capable and have the resources"

I had heard that one philosopher approximately told that a wish for travel is as bad as others wishes which burden soul with sins and other -Buddha seems liked the travels as fulfilling the soul with new visionaries and experiences. These ideas as opposite to each other that the truth if it exists as an average gift is somewhere in the middle...

"but somehow there is no creative spark. :("

Is it a kind of loss of platform to work for it?
To bring the light of happiness, friendships ...? ;)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

My type of travel definitely enriches my soul and creates new visions of the world and my experiences within it. I am not just sitting on the sand at a beach or fancy resort. :)) Though there is certainly nothing wrong with that. Everyone has their own style. I do not think LJ is the platform for creativity anymore, sadly. The traffic here has died down considerably, there is rarely intelligent debate or conversation, and the only way to draw attention to a post is to write about Ukraine, tits or sex.

[maadmike.livejournal.com]

"and the only way to draw attention to a post is to write about Ukraine, tits or sex."

Yes, I see some down in discussions but I think whole world freezes a little in a wait of some changes... who knows.
Anyway I am not I interested in Ukraine, I want the army of Ukraine would stop fighting the East parts but I don't see how could this happens. What is about the activity, I think, it will rise up with the Spring coming to our Northern hemisphere. Mine certainly will do it with my Spring - Summer site working, travel, hunting, fishing and so on and on, just God give us all the peace.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Yes, the whole world is a circus now. :( So, let's hope for the best in the future, and more calm times with the arrival of spring.

[maadmike.livejournal.com]

Amen!