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Dobre den! Jakes Mate? And I would respond Velma Dobre to the many waiters and Czech locals during our travels in and around Prague, basically answering the question how are you with Velma Dobre, very well. However over the past 24 hours I got a chance to speak over meals with a Malaysian Attorney based out of Kuala Lumpur, a Brazilian art student who moved to Prague to better his economic opportunity and randomly met one a Czech and Prague local film director for children's programs at an art university holiday party which he graciously invited me and my mates to last night. I thought it fitting to make this post about the food, and there is so much here to write about I hope I do it a fraction of the justice it deserves, and ... read more

Before I start my posts I think is approprivate to apologize for my lack of postings last week and sum up the operational barriers to blogging in the way I did in Georgia. If you don't want to hear me compare and contrast and just want details on travel skip this blog post. I am going in depth on Prague next. I'd like to thank a colleague of mine for sending me a message to nudge me to "do what I said I was going to do." Travel companions, the type of lodging, and other variables compared below. -Travel companions, if you travel with more than one person, or two in my instance, and you are not going to an all inclusive vacation, but more of an adventure you may find yourself adapting the wants and ... read more

Far East of Georgia, Kakheti During the course of human events in Georgia there have been many times invading armies overwhelmed Georgian a Kings and rulers, but it wasn't without a fight from amazing defense structures to protect the fertile ground of east Georgia. After several days of visiting Archils school and local community once again he came home with some good news this past Tuesday - he announced told me we were going to Kakheti Region tomorrow. East-southern Georgia is referred to as the Kakheti Region, and not unlike other regions we have visited, it is unique and beautiful by itself. Many travelers know the region for the technique of Georgian wine making that is said to have originated in the region some 4,000 years ago, with over 700 unique grape types grown within the ... read more

Today I felt like I just started school all over again, only in a country, culture and language I have perhaps an elementary understanding at the moment. I joined Archil at the school and think I learned more than the students in some regards. But I digress, let's start with last nights dinner. After our trip to Kazbegi yesterday we took some time to recoup. Yesterday afternoon mirrored the routine of many of my Sundays. Sleeping in, thinking about what to cook for dinner, buying dinner, and cooking dinner. I decided that in the spirit of the Georgian supra I would introduce some American dishes to the Georgian table. Only with the aid of Papa Carlo and Salome, Archils wife, and Mariam, Archils baby daughter, was I able to accomplish the task of locating all the ... read more

Rain was in the forecast, I woke up late and it was a Monday so my host, Archil, had to work. Expectations were modest for the days activities, but somehow the weather turned, guests stopped by the house, and we were anything but idle. Today's activities started with me working on there phrase good morning (in Georgian it is Good morning. დილა მშვიდობისა. (dee-lah mshvee-doh-bee-sah)). I spoke with the women of the household while Archil was at work, and then we took a trip to the History of Georgia Monument. After this we returned to the house, before preparing to go to one of the most famous churches in Mtskheta, and to no suprise there was a dinner planned at a local restaurant where I got the opportunity to sample Kinkala, a very traditional Georgian dish. ... read more