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Husky moto park in Tbilisi, Manglisi, and Birtvisi Canyon

A day in our lives - Husky moto park in Tbilisi, Manglisi, and Birtvisi Canyon in Georgia - failed attempt to press the record button with an active track filming motorbike in action was fully compensated with my free run and hide from a drone in Birtvisi.

Filmed April 17, 2021 DJI Mavic Air 2, Adobe Premiere Pro

Music by Scott Holmes: Hotshot…

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Husky MotoPark in Tbilisi

Husky moto park is located on the left side of Tbilisi - Kojori highway, not reaching Mtatsminda.I had a chance to spend some 20 minutes at Husky moto park and filming Enduro ride with DJI Drone Active track (unfortunately I failed), so I plan to return here some more.What I know about this place, there is a school, tours and of…

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Uplistsikhe cave town in Georgia / 4K / DJI Mavic AIR 2

Here is short drone footage from Uplistsikhe cave town in Georgia.️ Taken with DJI Mavic AIr 2, April 9, 2021, post-processed Adobe Premiere Pro.

Should add more hyperlapses in the future videos.

Music by Scott Holmes: Epic Cinematic Thumbs up

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March 2021 Dividend Income Report - $91.06

Welcome to the forty-seventh (#47) dividend income report, covering earnings I've made from dividend-paying stocks in March 2021.The last March we spent in Latvia, but on the last day of March, we returned back to Georgia. There is some progress with our apartment renovation works in Vilgāle. But works have…

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Aparani Church / Martkopi

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Sigulda from a drone flight

Fun day at Sigulda / Made my first hyperlapse at Turaida Castle.

The famous Ferris wheel, Gutmanis cave, river Gauja, and some other goodies. Filmed November 8, 2020

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10 Years in Georgia

Ten years ago I first landed at the Tbilisi airport and for the first time took a step on Georgian land.That happened on April 1st, 2011 - I like this data - it's known Worldwide as a Fool's day.  With this article, I'm celebrating my ten years in Georgia. Unlike in previous year anniversary posts, today I'm going to re-…

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Vilgāle apt update: Window Casing, Drywall ceiling

Now, when the floor is poured in and hardened enough, contractors continued works.As usual, we spent these days in Jūrmala and communicated with contractors only via phone. I really love it. Next month we are planning to leave for Georgia, and I hope all will keep going as smooth.The only thing that concerns me - I have a little cash drag now, all…

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Former Archaeological Museum Building in Tbilisi from a Drone Flight

The former Archeological Museum Building in Tbilisi is a great example of Soviet architecture in Georgia.

I was first introduced to this place by amazing Brutal Tours back in 2017.

Music by: Scott Holmes - Inspirational Outlook

Filmed and post-processed: September 20. 2020

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Vilgāle Apt Update: Windows replaced, New Floor with underfloor heating installed

At the end of February, I got a call from the windows guys, informing me that windows are fabricated (in Poland), delivered to Latvia and they are ready to install them.We agreed they will install them on Monday morning. As we kept spending our days in another part of Latvia, I asked to send me the final images.After windows were replaced, a new…

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Narikala Fortress & Mother Georgia from a Drone flight

Narikala Fortress and Mother Georgia are one of the most visible tourist attractions in Tbilisi.

It was at the end of August 2020 - I made a sort but lovely drone footage (DJI Mavic Mini) at both of these places.
Narikala Fortress & Mother Georgia
Circuit cinematic flight around St. Nicholas church
Music by: Scott Holmes - Together we stand…

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The White Dune At Saulkrasti

The White Dune is one of the landmarks of Saulkrasti, on the Vidzeme gulf coast. The dune offers a splendid view of the sea, the mouth of the Inčupe River and the vast beach.Probably, best visited in Summer, we made a short visit here in February 2021The White Dune formed as the wind drove beach sand over the clay silt of Baltic Ice Lake. Its…

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Gergeti Trinity Church from a drone flight

Gergeti Trinity Church is a must-have to visit destination in Georgia. The church is located at an elevation of 2170 meters, under Mount Kazbegi some 160 km North of the nation's capital Tbilisi

Gergeti is one of our favorite spots in Georgia, as a rule of thumb, we try to get there at least twice a year. Many thanks to Nata Avsa and Johann…

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Vilgāle Apt update: Wall plastering, Wiring, Preparing to Install Drywall for Ceiling

Here comes another quick update from renovation works at our Vilgāle apartmentThis week contractors have plastered most of the walls, finished wiring, and have started to prepare to install drywall for the ceiling.Just like in the previous weeks - I was absent from the works and spent our days in JūrmalaMaster bedroom under constructionAlmost…

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Batumi Botanical Garden from a Drone flight

Batumi Botanical Garden is a must-have to visit tourism attraction site when in Batumi.

Botanical Garden is actually located at the place called Mtsvane Kontskhi ("The Green Cape") within a distance of some 10 km from Batumi city on the Black Sea shore, it is one of the largest botanical gardens in the former Soviet…

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Ice Fishing on Lielupe River

It has been already the second winter we are spending in Jūrmala, and there is one cool thing we have noticed while driving to Riga via Lielupe bridge (next to Rimi) - Ice Fishing on the Lielupe RiverIce fishing is the practice of catching fish with lines and fish hooks or spears through an opening in the…

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February 2021 Dividend Income Report - $62.69

Welcome to the forty-sixt (#46) dividend income report, covering earnings I've made from dividend-paying stocks and peer-to-peer lending in February 2021.The last February we spent in Latvia, did some huge progress with our apartment renovation works in Vilgāle. Torn down walls, get electricity wiring, new…

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Guest House Laidi

Guesthouse "Laidi" is located in a beautiful place in the Kuldiga region. The guest house will welcome everyone who wants to relax from the daily rush, enjoy a swim in the beautiful pond or organize any important celebrations.We found this awesome place as it offers a sauna rental for just EUR 40 for about 3 hoursGuesthouse LaidiSituated…

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Kobuleti Beach, Georgia

Kobuleti is a town in Adjara, western Georgia, situated on the eastern coast of the Black SeaFinally got some free time to edit some unprocessed files.More to come. Taken with DJI Mavic Mini drone, August 2020Music by Scott Holmes - Driven to Success 

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Vilgāle Flat: Scrapping Textured Walls / Preparing for Electricity Wiring

It has been already the second week since renovation works are in full swing at our Vilgāle flat.This week contractors have removed chalk and other texture from the walls and have started preparing walls and ceilings for wiring. Just like in the previous week - I was absent from the works and spent our days in JūrmalaMaster Bedroom Under…

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