In Georgia’s developing tourist scene, Mestia is a delightful small town in the Upper Svaneti region, but it’s also the base for one of the most stunning day hikes we’ve ever taken to the Koruldi lakes! The stunning 360 views of the Caucuses as we walked up to the lakes were absolutely incredible, rivaling some of the best mountain views we’ve seen all around the world. The cows grazing along the way and the changing cloud formations also made us think of Switzerland but at a fraction of the cost! While there’s quite a bit of elevation gain, you can reduce some of that strain by hiring a driver to take you up to the cross, which offers unbelievable views of the surrounding mountain ranges and of the town of Mestia. Less than five kilometers of uphill descent later, you’ll see the stunning Koruldi lakes! Because of how unexpectedly beautiful this journey was the entire time, this was one of our favorite adventures thus far, and we’re so excited to share this with you! If you have any questions about the hike, leave a comment down below, and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
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00:00 – Introduction
00:35 – Setting out for the cross above Mestia
01:26 – Hiking from the Cross to Koruldi Lakes
04:04 – Some animal encounters
06:46 – About to reach Koruldi Lakes
08:31 – Enjoying Koruldi Lakes
10:50 – Descending from Koruldi Lakes
13:10 – Conclusion
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We're Yvonne and Jeremy Chen. We got married in 2020 (hence, Chens of a Lifetime!) and have been going through some changes and transitions in our lives! We met through doing nonprofit volunteer work abroad, and this year, we're going back to our roots: traveling overseas, learning about new places and cultures, and meeting new friends! We’re now in the heart of Eurasia in Georgia! Watch our videos to hear more about our journey. If you’d like to follow us day-to-day and catch sneak previews of what’s coming up on our channel, follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chensofalifetime/!
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