Ananuri a fortified church and journey to Kazbegi.
It’s not a monastery !!!
The outer wall of Ananuri Fortess looking towards Zhinvali reservoir.
Carved Grapevine Cross on the South Façade of the Church of the Assumption.
Jane dressed up to go into church. Laughing.
The Church of the Assumption.
View of interior of the Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Ananuri Fortress.
A fresco on the interior wall of The Church of the Assumption.
Jane and I.
The view from Ananuri Fortress looking across the Zhinvali reservoir to the hills in the distance.
The view from Ananuri Fortress looking across the Zhinvali reservoir to the hills in the distance.
The bell tower of The Church of the Assumption.
Locked entrance of the Church of the Mother of God in Ananuri Fortress.
The wall of The Church of the Assumption to the left with the fortress wall to the right.
Behind the scenes.
My arty shot of the day.
Lorna and Hannah.
Inside view of the ancient tower in Ananuri Fortress.
Vlad and Vladetta aka Lorna and Hannah. Up to their usual shenanigans.
Snow capped hills and mountains as far as the eye can see.
Very scenic.
Despite the snow, traffic flowing unimpeded along the roads.
View through the window of the “beast”.
Not far from Russia !
