Vardzia
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Our next stop was Vardzia, a cave monastery built into a huge mountain wall.
The route that took us there was incredibly scenic, see for yourselves:
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We made it!
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We camped on high ground, with perfect view of the monastery:
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Vardzia by night:
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View out of our tent in the morning:
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The next day, we went to visit the monastery. The insides of the structure are really impressive. Today, there are still seven monks living inside.
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Swallows inhabit a big part of the monastery today:
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The chapel, the heart of the complex:
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Some of the tunnels go deep into the mountain:
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I can see daylight, this must be the exit!
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Leaving the monastery:
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