Mestia to Ushguli
POSTCARDS | AUG 24Svaneti region, Georgia
A four day hike in the Svaneti region from Mestia to Ushguli. Featuring gorgeous alpine meadows, stunning mountains, and an intense river crossing.
Highlights: A steep start, beautiful mountain views, and making new friends over dinner.
Day 1: Mestia to Zhabeshi
Highlights: the most incredible wildflower meadows, Svan towers, and a late afternoon hailstorm with huge chunks of hail.
Day 2: Zhabeshi to Adishi
Highlights: An ice-cold glacial river crossing that reached our knees and was crossed barefoot, more beautiful wildflowers, and a stunning view of the glacier at Chkhunderi Pass.
Day 3: Adishi to Iprari
Day 4: Iprari to Ushguli
Highlights: a long dusty road
Shenanigans
Highlights: selfies, wine, and food
Day 1 of the hike. Ready to go!
Homemade white wine ("amber" wine) after Day 1 of the hike
Local Georgian dessert our host family made - we could smell it all the way from our room!
Homemade red wine
Mid-hike PB & rice cracker snack