Two years ago, I traveled to Armenia where I discovered beautiful scenery and where I was always welcomed with open arms. Back in Belgium, I got interested in the neighboring countries of Armenia. Therefor I visited Georgia in the summer of 2014. It confirmed my feelings about the Caucasus region.
In may 2015, I found myself again on the plane to Tbilisi, Georgia. Something told me I had to go back to this city. I’m happy I did. The city has not so many secrets left for me know.
After two days in Tbilisi I traveled to Batumi by train. From Batumi, I traveled by mini bus to the Turkish border. The journal about Eastern Turkey will start in Hopa. The first city in Turkey coming from the border with Georgia.
This so-called “Eastern Turkey” might delight the average tourist ignorant of history, but it makes my blood boil as an Armenian and I curse this so-called “Turkish” nation and its fake, stolen culture. You may as well call it by it’s fake name, but it will forever be part of the Armenian nation. These pictures are in fact a nice proof at the successful genocide these Muslims (Turks and Kurds) committed against Armenians and are now occupying their homes and lands with their “tea time and kebab”.
I know this is a difficult topic but I can guarantee you most people visiting these places know very well the history. Just like I do. But I don’t know enough to write about it. All I can do is document it with my photos. Of course the Armenian city Ani is well known but few people will find the valley with the ruines of the five beautiful Armenian churches or walk all the way the the ruins of Mren. Simply because it’s not signposted at all. I hope many people will visit them just like I did. Feel free to contact me if you have content to attribute to my website to make it more informative. Արևն ամպի տակ չի մնայ But allow me to have also friends in Turkey (Turks and Kurds) because just like in Armenia I was always welcomed by friendly people. We cannot change the history but a better future we can make.
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