Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Georgia 2018 (Day 3) - on our way to Signagi or Sighnaghi- 27 Apr 2018


As per our itinerary , Kakheti region of Georgia was decided for today. On our research before the trip this was one which we were looking for.



At front of our hotel before we started our trip

Our first point of destination was the Bodbe Monastery, which was on our way to Signagi or Sighnaghi. On the way to monastery we halted at a bread making bakery.

Authentic Georgian breads are sold here for 1 Lari.  We had a chance to even bake those.  Pics while baking & around the bakery.







On the way to Bodbe Monastery:







The Monastery of St. Nino was originally built in the 9th century.  Bodbe monastery welcomes you with thick bushes, flowers which are well maintained. There is a cold spring which can be reached by hiking 657 steps and in order to take a dip in the spring there is a nominal fee. We can see a huge vegetable patch & wonderful views to the valley below.  A lovely little shope run by Nuns sells traditional Georgian Handicrafts & wines.  Bodde Monastery welcoming us:

Entrance to Bodbe Monastery

Entrance to Bodbe Monastery
Bodbe Monastery is quite touristic place.  It is beautiful & peaceful.  

Large  Cypress trees 

Well maintained Garden
St. George Cathedral, part of the monastery, holds the remains of St. Nino



Beautiful Flowers




Graveyard

657 Steps down to the Springs

Valley Behind



Me & my daughter, view of the city behind
Bodbe Monastery was a mesmerizing trip & we continued our trip to Signagi

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