Wow. May 2011 marked the start of a remarkable year in the Caucasus.
At this point, I had dotted the I's and crossed the T's on two important chapters in my life, having:
- Sold my house and distributed most of my household belongings; and
- Taken my two-month solo trip to Ethiopia.
And I had poured a new foundation for my envisioned future by earning a CELTA certificate in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It was such a beautiful thing that family and friends visited with me in Playa during my time there.
And two friends visited me in Georgia during my tenure there. How extra-special it was to share that life experience.
Wow.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
EFL --> Putting in For Georgia
I'm working on an application to teach English in Georgia.
Not that Georgia.
This Georgia.
This video is a great intro to Georgia - including the Wow! dancing by the kids - especially at 1:19!
Georgians have a tradition similar to that of the Oromo in Ethiopia - bride kidnapping. In theory, these things don't happen so much anymore. As with Ethiopia, Georgia was among the first countries (however you choose to define "country") to embrace Christianity. Most Georgians are members of the Georgian Orthodox Church. And, as with Amharinga in Ethiopia, the Georgian language uses a unique alphabet.
When I think of Georgia, I always think of gorgeous scenery and high adventure - swashbuckling soldiers, valiant steeds, and dramatic mountains in the distance.
No guarantees I'll end up in Georgia, but it is an exciting possibility.
Not that Georgia.
This Georgia.
This video is a great intro to Georgia - including the Wow! dancing by the kids - especially at 1:19!
Georgians have a tradition similar to that of the Oromo in Ethiopia - bride kidnapping. In theory, these things don't happen so much anymore. As with Ethiopia, Georgia was among the first countries (however you choose to define "country") to embrace Christianity. Most Georgians are members of the Georgian Orthodox Church. And, as with Amharinga in Ethiopia, the Georgian language uses a unique alphabet.
When I think of Georgia, I always think of gorgeous scenery and high adventure - swashbuckling soldiers, valiant steeds, and dramatic mountains in the distance.
No guarantees I'll end up in Georgia, but it is an exciting possibility.
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