On the way to the monastery we stopped at this gas station.
Sheep, goat, and donkey on the road.
Empty buildings and beautiful graffiti
This cat at the monastery really liked Dad
The door protects sacred water that is said to have been miraculously provided to Davit Gareja when he found himself without. He is the founder and saint of this monastery
Davit Gareja Monastery founded in the 6th century
A kind Georgian visiting his monk brother offered to show us around.
The border between Azerbaijain (left) and Georgia (peaks)
5th century religious frescos in the original cave monastery behind Davit Gareja
The final view of Davit Gareja Monastery prior to Mom falling down the hill. We left right after that.
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