Elbrus Expedition Dispatch
July 3, 2012 – Caucasus Region - A Total Different World
Lennie likes to be prepared. He was seen reading the instruction sheet for his new black diamond crampons on our Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Mineralnye Vody.
Karina met us at the airport. All our bags arrived.
Morat has been Berg Adventures main driver in the Caucasus for many years. It was great to see him again.
In the van, on our way to our lodge in the mountains
We stopped at our favorite local market along the highway for snacks.
Karen, Karina and Barbara at the market
Lazy afternoon at the market
Karina and Jason check out some food for the road.
Lennie and Hugo know what they want - a cold beer.
The girls sampling a local cheese. We ended up buying fresh bread, cheese, fruits and Pringles Potato Chips for the drive.
Mac also got a cold beer for the road.