Comments on: My Brief Foray into Tbilisi, Georgia http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/ where curious minds meet Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: My Brief Foray into Tbilisi, Georgia | Georgia Today http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-2179 My Brief Foray into Tbilisi, Georgia | Georgia Today Fri, 29 May 2009 19:16:24 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-2179 [...] the original post: My Brief Foray into Tbilisi, Georgia Tags: being-on-the, irishman-thomas, outdoor, over-the-years, will-give [...] [...] the original post: My Brief Foray into Tbilisi, Georgia Tags: being-on-the, irishman-thomas, outdoor, over-the-years, will-give [...]

]]> By: Dana http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-1874 Dana Mon, 11 May 2009 22:15:39 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-1874 Manshu, thank you for reading! I'll try to squeeze out more from the memory bank :) Manshu, thank you for reading! I'll try to squeeze out more from the memory bank :)

]]> By: Dana http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-288 Dana Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:34:52 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-288 Hans, Many thanks for the insight, I knew it could not have been an accident. Although I shouldn't be surprised that Germany has significant interests and influence in much of north Africa, near east (particularly Iran I believe?) and also parts like Georgia. I will be following up on this soon. My experience of Georgia was very limited, so no doubt my writing will reflect my shallow understanding of the country and culture. But I will try. As to returning to Georgia, if I were to do so, it'll be a Georgia/Armenia/Azerbaijan trip. I find this triage fascinating. Thank you for your insights again. Really appreciate the interest and great to hear from you. /dana Hans,

Many thanks for the insight, I knew it could not have been an accident. Although I shouldn’t be surprised that Germany has significant interests and influence in much of north Africa, near east (particularly Iran I believe?) and also parts like Georgia.

I will be following up on this soon. My experience of Georgia was very limited, so no doubt my writing will reflect my shallow understanding of the country and culture. But I will try.

As to returning to Georgia, if I were to do so, it’ll be a Georgia/Armenia/Azerbaijan trip. I find this triage fascinating.

Thank you for your insights again. Really appreciate the interest and great to hear from you.

/dana

]]> By: Dana http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-2837 Dana Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:34:00 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-2837 Hans, Many thanks for the insight, I knew it could not have been an accident. Although I shouldn't be surprised that Germany has significant interests and influence in much of north Africa, near east (particularly Iran I believe?) and also parts like Georgia. I will be following up on this soon. My experience of Georgia was very limited, so no doubt my writing will reflect my shallow understanding of the country and culture. But I will try. As to returning to Georgia, if I were to do so, it'll be a Georgia/Armenia/Azerbaijan trip. I find this triage fascinating. Thank you for your insights again. Really appreciate the interest and great to hear from you. /dana Hans,

Many thanks for the insight, I knew it could not have been an accident. Although I shouldn’t be surprised that Germany has significant interests and influence in much of north Africa, near east (particularly Iran I believe?) and also parts like Georgia.

I will be following up on this soon. My experience of Georgia was very limited, so no doubt my writing will reflect my shallow understanding of the country and culture. But I will try.

As to returning to Georgia, if I were to do so, it’ll be a Georgia/Armenia/Azerbaijan trip. I find this triage fascinating.

Thank you for your insights again. Really appreciate the interest and great to hear from you.

/dana

]]> By: Hans http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Hans Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:46:38 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-285 Hi Dana, while I as you landed completely by accident in this wonderful country (but I stayed here) there is indeed a long tradition of Georgian-German relationship starting in the 19th century with "discovery journeys" of German scientists, ethnologists, linguists (sometimes in charge of and paid by the Russian Academy of Science) , traders and businessmen to the Caucasus Region and especially Georgia. A couple of 1000s Germans from Schwaben came for religious reasons here in 1817-1820 and settled in Tbilisi and found villages around Tbilisi and other regions in the Caucasus. The Georgians liked their attitude and discipline and by character I guess the two people fit quite well together. There was an exchange from Georgian writers, artists, scientist in direction Germany as well especially in the 20th century. Germany was often the first stop on the way to Europe. In Soviet times Russian language was beside Georgian language obligatory in Public Schools, as the 3rd language was most often chosen German. Many Georgian writers and teachers had been also fascinated by German literature and transported this feeling into Georgian society. Today there is also a quite strong economic link in the small business area of importing goods and specially cars and spare parts from Germany. Many thousands of Georgian students by the way studying in Germany and others go the for a year as Au-Pair (nanny). There are many more reasons of the close Georgian-German relationship, but for the first, that's enough. By the way, will you return to Georgia ? Best regards, Hans Hi Dana, while I as you landed completely by accident in this wonderful country (but I stayed here) there is indeed a long tradition of Georgian-German relationship starting in the 19th century with “discovery journeys” of German scientists, ethnologists, linguists (sometimes in charge of and paid by the Russian Academy of Science) , traders and businessmen to the Caucasus Region and especially Georgia. A couple of 1000s Germans from Schwaben came for religious reasons here in 1817-1820 and settled in Tbilisi and found villages around Tbilisi and other regions in the Caucasus. The Georgians liked their attitude and discipline and by character I guess the two people fit quite well together. There was an exchange from Georgian writers, artists, scientist in direction Germany as well especially in the 20th century. Germany was often the first stop on the way to Europe.
In Soviet times Russian language was beside Georgian language obligatory in Public Schools, as the 3rd language was most often chosen German. Many Georgian writers and teachers had been also fascinated by German literature and transported this feeling into Georgian society. Today there is also a quite strong economic link in the small business area of importing goods and specially cars and spare parts from Germany. Many thousands of Georgian students by the way studying in Germany and others go the for a year as Au-Pair (nanny). There are many more reasons of the close Georgian-German relationship, but for the first, that’s enough. By the way, will you return to Georgia ? Best regards, Hans

]]> By: Hans http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-2836 Hans Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:46:00 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-2836 Hi Dana, while I as you landed completely by accident in this wonderful country (but I stayed here) there is indeed a long tradition of Georgian-German relationship starting in the 19th century with "discovery journeys" of German scientists, ethnologists, linguists (sometimes in charge of and paid by the Russian Academy of Science) , traders and businessmen to the Caucasus Region and especially Georgia. A couple of 1000s Germans from Schwaben came for religious reasons here in 1817-1820 and settled in Tbilisi and found villages around Tbilisi and other regions in the Caucasus. The Georgians liked their attitude and discipline and by character I guess the two people fit quite well together. There was an exchange from Georgian writers, artists, scientist in direction Germany as well especially in the 20th century. Germany was often the first stop on the way to Europe. In Soviet times Russian language was beside Georgian language obligatory in Public Schools, as the 3rd language was most often chosen German. Many Georgian writers and teachers had been also fascinated by German literature and transported this feeling into Georgian society. Today there is also a quite strong economic link in the small business area of importing goods and specially cars and spare parts from Germany. Many thousands of Georgian students by the way studying in Germany and others go the for a year as Au-Pair (nanny). There are many more reasons of the close Georgian-German relationship, but for the first, that's enough. By the way, will you return to Georgia ? Best regards, Hans Hi Dana, while I as you landed completely by accident in this wonderful country (but I stayed here) there is indeed a long tradition of Georgian-German relationship starting in the 19th century with “discovery journeys” of German scientists, ethnologists, linguists (sometimes in charge of and paid by the Russian Academy of Science) , traders and businessmen to the Caucasus Region and especially Georgia. A couple of 1000s Germans from Schwaben came for religious reasons here in 1817-1820 and settled in Tbilisi and found villages around Tbilisi and other regions in the Caucasus. The Georgians liked their attitude and discipline and by character I guess the two people fit quite well together. There was an exchange from Georgian writers, artists, scientist in direction Germany as well especially in the 20th century. Germany was often the first stop on the way to Europe.
In Soviet times Russian language was beside Georgian language obligatory in Public Schools, as the 3rd language was most often chosen German. Many Georgian writers and teachers had been also fascinated by German literature and transported this feeling into Georgian society. Today there is also a quite strong economic link in the small business area of importing goods and specially cars and spare parts from Germany. Many thousands of Georgian students by the way studying in Germany and others go the for a year as Au-Pair (nanny). There are many more reasons of the close Georgian-German relationship, but for the first, that’s enough. By the way, will you return to Georgia ? Best regards, Hans

]]> By: Hans http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-282 Hans Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:22:34 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-282 We are keen on your follow-up. Best regards from Tbilisi, Hans We are keen on your follow-up. Best regards from Tbilisi, Hans

]]> By: Hans http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-2835 Hans Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:22:00 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-2835 We are keen on your follow-up. Best regards from Tbilisi, Hans We are keen on your follow-up. Best regards from Tbilisi, Hans

]]> By: Dana http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Dana Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-194 Manshu, thank you for reading! I'll try to squeeze out more from the memory bank :) Manshu, thank you for reading! I’ll try to squeeze out more from the memory bank :)

]]> By: Manshu http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Manshu Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:29:56 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-193 Wow, this account is simply fantastic! Wow, this account is simply fantastic!

]]> By: Manshu http://www.investoralist.com/backpacking-through-turkey-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-2834 Manshu Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.investoralist.com/?p=751#comment-2834 Wow, this account is simply fantastic! Wow, this account is simply fantastic!

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