Lahic

Main street of Lahic town

Some kind soul at Tom's school arranged a weekend trip to Lahic, three hours north west of Baku, in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Beautiful scenery, and a very photogenic village (my pix don't do it justice).

walking crew

We decided to walk to Lahic town from the cabins/resort where we were staying, even though it meant a steady uphill climb. Glad we didn't know just how far it was--after walking for three hours a couple of us began to tire and acepted a ride (which was, maybe, the fifth one that had been offered!) from a passing car. Glad we did as it turned out to be another three miles to the town. Tom and MaryBeth walked all the way... 

Had to try out a suspension bridge along the way.








And check out a roadside stall

In town, interesting sights,

Elderly gentleman in fine hat (Persian lamb, we learn), willing to be photographed

samovar, anyone?

great hats for sale

craftsman at work

handmade metal work for sale

And back at the resort--

some of the group, with breakfast tea

and whence it came