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Autumn Days in Georgia

Thinking of Grandparents

The holiday time, especially Thanksgiving, makes me think of family and, of course, my wonderful grandparents...looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting Nonna and Grandma Shamek in a few weeks! We can skype in the meantime :)

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Thanksgiving and St George's Day!

Above are some memories of my first Thanksgiving and my first Georgian national holiday of St. George's Day (including my preparatory bath!). Mommy and Daddy started call me their little butterball and said that I was going to be really good for Thanksgiving; I am not sure what that all means but I really liked all the fun!

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Georgia November 2007

It wasn't a good week here in Georgia. As close as I got to any conflict was watching it on TV, as mommy and daddy didn't take me out. But, later, most of the the TV was closed, so there wasn't much to watch. Still trying to figure that out; it I don't watch much TV, but it seemed from my experience that the TV was full of different poeple who spoke different languages with different opinions of the world. Some even spent there time trying to explain what was happening in the world. It didn't much bother me what people said, but it seems some people don't like other people speaking at all. I guess I'll have to figure that out, before I can go out there and change the world.

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Causasus Roadtrip II: Baku, Azerbaijan

Two weekends, two roadtrips! This weekend we flew to Baku. I find that flying is faster but loses some of the allure of a real roadtrip. But you do get duty free shopping, which is nice. We stayed in a nice hotel where everyone knew mommy; daddy not so much (I am still trying to figure out how that works). I also met Jen's colleagues in the Baku office, and once again everyone thought I was really cute and a great boy!

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Caucasus Roadtrip: Tbilisi to Yerevan

Last weekend we made our first big roadtrip; destination Yerevan, Armenia. I especially liked the border crossings (see Daddy in the background), the ducks and flowers in the park, Yerevan at night, and pitstops along the beautiful drive! We stayed in a lovely apartment where I got great baths:) More coming soon...

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Tbilisi: Jetlagged in the Office

We arrived to Tbilisi! We work hard in this family so we all went straight into the office. I work so hard that I went into both offices! But I met some really fun people who toasted me starting at 11 in the morning! And all the women said that I was very "bednieri" (intelligent) and "lamazi" (beautiful). Atleast, that is what I think they said. But I will learn for sure soon enough...

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The Journey: Octoberfest

Actually, I slept through our second layover; Octoberfest, Munich, but I understand that Jim and Colin had a good time. In lieu of a photo of the action in the Munich, I offer a candid photo.

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The Journey: What Still in DC?

Yes, it seemed we stayed in DC a long time...here we are, kids, Big Ben, or is that the Washington Monument? And guess what a surprise visit from Aunt Liz and Grandma Helen!

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The Journey: Rest on the Road

And when the road calls, sometimes one needs a rest.

And a bath...

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The Journey: The DC Dinner Party Stop-over

The Journey from Santa Fe to Tbilisi stops in DC, and so did I. We spent the week visiting new friends, the offices, and DC dinner parties, the best one was at Kim's (above). Not to mention cocktails by the Washington Monument. I enjoyed my first visit to Bella Roma. But I couldn't stay long...the road called.

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The Journey Begins: The Train

Like all good travel stories, this one begins with a detour: For the ocassion of September 22, the birthdays and anniversary of Chris and Helen, we took the historic Santa Fe Special for a sunset trip! I enjoyed my first train ride!

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Backstory III: My First Photo

Need I say more?

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Backstory II: Can You Say Education?

The Uncles: I know, some of you look at these wonderful photos of caring uncles and think: what wonderful, rugged yet sensitive, metrosexual role models I have. I simply think of a few numbers and a symbol: 529 and $$$. And keep it coming guys...

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Backstory I: The Lizard Man

Before I travel, I find it very important to bathe properly. In my own experience, I find that dressing as the Lizard Man is an important part of the bathing ritual. I also appreciate having four hands involved in the process, none of those being my own.

My first bath, of course, was particularly enjoyable, as can be observed below:

So my advice for my fellow travellers, is bathe once a week, whether you need it or not!

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Traveling Papers

Today I have received my official travel papers, i.e. passport, and I have a greenlight to venture off into the wide world. I am looking forward to the adventure, and yet, at the same time I long for my native Santa Fe. Such is life, I have found: full of competing interests and paradoxical yearnings. Its a small world; and yet distance makes the heart grow fonder. Well, may the road rise up to greet you on your travels. But before I do set off, I will fill in some of the backstory of my early days here in Santa Fe - look for new posts and history coming soon.

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The Quinn Account is Born

Hi Folks,

This is the first installment of The Quinn Account - your most trusted source of all things Quinn. Check back for weekly updates of exciting things I do, beautiful pictures of me doing exciting things, and other points of interest about yours truly.

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