Sunlight flooded through the trees as we rode along ancient tracks through woodland and forest,
making our way through the hills and valleys of Georgia,
to visit ancient fortifications and monasteries, built on the crossroads of Asia and Europe and yet now only accessible for those on foot.
St George, the patron saint of Georgia, as well as England, was honoured in every church.
He was often depicted on a horse not so very different from those we rode,
crossing bridges constructed more than a thousand years ago
making our way up through unfenced pasture land
and on over the hills, sleeping in tents or staying with villagers.
It was an exciting way to see the country. For more details, please click here.
Sophie Neville in Georgia
