Bye Bye Pankisi - Hello Dubai

For the last 2 months i have been living in the Pankisi Valley in the Republic of Georgia working with the Roddy Scott Foundation, helping them run there english and computer classes, sadly my time in Georgia has ended and I'm now heading back to NZ (it's not all bad:-).

Working with the teachers and local Kist community there has been one of the most rewarding things i have ever done, never have i seen students so eager to learn and better themselves as i did in Pankisi, which is regarded as one of the most poorest parts of Georgia. Although the valley has a reputation as a former hide out for Chechen fighters, I was greeted with nothing but warmth by the local people who feed me, housed me and let me into there lives, for this I am forever grateful..

Every day I was there i would take my camera with me as i went out to the different schools around the valley never knowing what i might find, after a while i started to focus my attention on a number of stories around the valley. Right now im editing these stories down and will post them here soon so stay turned, here is a few pics that didn't make the final edit.

Pankisi

Still here in the Pankisi Valley working with the RSF and doing my own thing.

I'm to lazy to write so as normal I'll let the pictures to the talking.

Chillin with the Chechen's

3 weeks ago i set out on a 11 day road trip around Georgia with 3 good friends Steve, Randy and Nick. We climbed a few hills, nailed a few supra's and drank a lot of great wine and beer, so a successful trip all in all.

I'm now doing some work with the Roddy Scott Foundation (RSF) in the Pankisi Valley which is keeping me busy and entertained. Living and working with the local Chechen's has been a truly eye opening experience, there kindness and warmth has left me feeling at home in a very foreign land. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roddy-Scott-Foundation/156763184351445

Got lots of things in the pipeline so will post them here as they work out............fingers crossed

Black Sea

Just got back to Tbisili after a 5 day trip to the black sea and south western Georgia, the sea was warm and the landscapes were beautiful, what more could you ask for.

Some pics from Batumi

Tbilisi Georgia

Been here in Tbilisi for the last few days and my head is still spining, is this Europe ? is this Asia? no it's Georgia.

The food and wine are great, it's sunny and hot and there's a good photo around every corner, as long as your hangover is not keeping you in bed.

stay turned for more

Good Bye Norway

I have lived in Norway for the last 15 month's and it's been a blast, but the time has come to back my bags and leave this beautiful country.

This would be a very long post if i thanked and said good bye to all the friends i made in Norway, so if your reading this then I'm sure you know who your are, thanks for the good times we shared and memories i will never forget.

Ha Det Bra

Old but new - Iran

Just started a free account on photoshelter so Just playing around with these slideshows.

Iran - Images by Joe Harrison

Who needs the ocean

Nothing beats a sunny day on the lakeside with a pumping swell, sure its no Bali, but not bad for Norway.

Long summer nights

After the longest winter of my life, I'm so happy its summer time.