Riding through Georgia, part two

Georgia, in the former Soviet Union,

closed to the world for so long  

proved a wilderness full of ancient fortifications

and historic churches.

The riding was excellent.

Where we rode there were no fences

and we enjoyed long sunny days in the saddle.

There was not much wildlife to see.

but the wild flowers were prolific

and the horses excellent.

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Riding through Georgia

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