Dear Maria and Alexander,
I have chosen two photos; one because I love reading, and when I'm in the library or a bookshop, I always feel happy exploring new writers and reading interesting stories. The other shows one of my favourite places in Tbilisi, Holy Trinity Cathedral, which is the biggest in the land. It stands as a symbol of Georgian national and spiritual revival, and it's important to all of us.
Like every Georgian I love my country and think there is no better place in the world for me. I'm sending the link to the site where you can see a video to download, in case you consider it interesting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HiyYqdSTGE&feature=related
Dear Maria and Alexander,
Last year I worked in Buckswood Summer School as an English language teacher. One photo is taken with my students on one of the highest mountains in Bakuriani, and the other is taken on campus with my work colleagues and the Director of Studies.
This was one of the best periods of my life and I had a chance to get to know many talented children from all over Georgia. Their creativity, sense of humour, and their 'can do' attitude towards everything were inspiring to watch. I will never forget those children and the people I worked with; they all made the three weeks of my stay fascinating and unforgettable.
This is the same place in Bakuriani, but these photos were taken in winter. Bakuriani is a great winter resort in Georgia and people from all over the country and even from abroad visit each year. The friendly and hospitable citizens make every guest feel welcome and I think this makes them return to this tiny beautiful place many times. In both photos I am with my little cousin who is real fun to be with.
Kindest regards,
Tamuna
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