paranoia is a deadly force. it further divides the natural sense of unity we are born into and it makes the lines we draw around our countries' borders thicker. it becomes 'us and them' and no two of us are the same ever again, be us brothers or strangers. yet there is so much beauty in this strange place i've found nestled in the valleys of the caucus mountains. its a wonderful place that very few people come to.. its not exactly number one to see on your travel wish list, especially after all that youve been fed from the media about georgian/russian relationships in the near past. still, i find that our knowledge of the world can be built upon by visiting places completely unknown to us. tbilisi and surrounding georgia have brought me deep into personal relationships with people from many walks of life that i would have never otherwise experienced. we sit together at the same wooden table and drink from the same cup. food is shared and sweeter when eaten with guests. historically speaking, we are among the first in thousands of years to do so.. our people are supposed to be of different flag and our grandfathers may have killed each other. but tonight we toast. tonight we share somethings that the rest of this greedy and blind world could learn a lesson about - friendship.. happiness.. laughing.. loving.. food.. music.. culture.. all the things that give any shadow of meaning to our lives. we're alive tonight, lets do our best to give thanks.
tell me the story of what brought you here.. tell me why you dont know my name yet you trust me enough to be your companion on this long and crazy trip. you, brother, will watch my back and i will watch yours.
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