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
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 started to slow down. Vilgāle apt update: Window Casing, Drywall ceilingFrom the perspective of dividend income - Last March was decent. The thing is it is about a year already I'm not focusing on dividends at all, instead, I'm growing my total portfolio using options trades. In total, we took some shy $91.06 in dividend…
Aparani Church / Martkopi
Aparani Church of Saint George, Martkopi is located on Vaziani-Martkopi-Norio road, some 30 km from Tbilisi.Our must-go destination for apple twigs around Easter time. Seems this area is nice for some barbeque too.Here is some info I found about this place in Georgian: The single-nave, hall-type church is a late medieval monument.Aparani church near MartkopiThe surviving foundation in front of it suggests that in ancient times a larger church stood here. The church was built by Dito Kakhurashvili in 2000, and in 2001 a 12-meter cross (authored by Zurab Matiashvili) was erected near it, which was blessed by Father Zaza (Bezhashvili) on the feast of Aparna. The Feast of Tabernacles…
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
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-post one day in my life from April 1, 2021 as seen on my Facebook wall10 years ago on this date, I first put my foot on the holly Georgian Land. alone. now 10 years later returning as a family. awesome. in the cage the 4 passenger - TīģerisWaiting to depart from Riga airport Good morning from Tbilisi. The weather is a bit chill. systems are all…
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 funds are almost dried up and new ones are not yet coming in. The biggest problem I have a negative cash balance in the stock market and cannot take out my profit, Hope to solve this in coming months.Anyhow, here are the latest pics from the renovation projectKitchen cornerIn the future, here will be a modern kitchenm area, with cabinets, fridge,…
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
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 concrete floor with an underfloor heating system was installed. Here are some picturesNew windows installedThese are so-called 6-pane glass windowsPlastic windows from the insideThis one is the kitchen windowOnce the windows were installed, contractors moved on and started preparing the floor for dry concrete (Estrich) with underfloor…
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
Made with Love in Adobe Premiere Pro, Tbilisi August 23, 2020
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 white 18 meters high sand outcrop once helped local fishermen find their way home. The dune got its name from its white, hardened layers of sand which look like sandstone.Baltic sea near SaulkrastiLandscaping has been conducted in the area, and the slopes of the dune have been reinforced. Although the dune is covered by a pine tree forest, its steep…
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 Kritzinger for hosting us at their little Paradise
Music by Scott Holmes: Never Miss a moment!
Taken with DJI Mavic Mini
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 done here, except just windows, drywall ceiling and flooring is missing (should be done in the next few weeks)Living roomwalls are plastered hereKitchen / dining areamost of the upcoming works will be in kitchen/bathroomRenovation worksa huge accent has been put for the max comfort of the electricity plugs and switchs (the more, the better)…
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 Union.
With kiddo at the kindergarten, I now have some time to post-process some older files. Taken with DJI Mavic mini, August, 2020
Music by Scott Holmes: Positive energy
More to come
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 ice on a frozen body of water. Ice fishers may fish in the open or in heated enclosures, some with bunks and amenities.In today's Piece of Life series - Ice fishing on Lielupe River taken with DJI Mavic Air 2 drone, February 17, 2021ice fishing on Lielupe RiverBridge over Lielupe river
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 windows installed and new floor with underfloor heating installed. Huge progress. Vilgāle apt renovation worksFrom the perspective of dividend income - Last February was not bad nor good. The thing is it is about a year already I'm not focusing on dividends at all, instead, I'm growing my total portfolio using options trades. …
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 next to the private Saulieši lake, guest house Laidi offers a guest, house, boat rental, sauna, camping.Sauna house at Guest house LaidiWe have agreed to come here for more sauna for the next few Saturday's
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
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 constructionLooks much happier than I saw this room the first timeNothing fancy planned here - king-size bed, flat-screen TV, some cabinets, and a closetLiving roomAnother flat-screen TV here, a coach, bookshelf, and toddler's bedBathroomA free-standing bath, shower, WC, and a sink, nothing fancy.for the next week it's planned to finish the wiring…
Camping Vērbeļnieki
Guesthouse and camping "Vērbeļnieki" is located on the road Klaipeda - Liepāja, 6 km from the city of Liepāja in Nīca parish (Latvia)We discovered this place by accident, during a random driving around in the area at the start of February 2021.As I had equipped with my DJI Mavic AIr 2 drone I decided to capture some nice golden hour photo hereKids playground at VērbeļniekiOur toddler girl was very excitedGolden hour sunset near VērbeļnekiPlace bit reminds me of the Shekhveteli beach near the Black Sea (Georgia)Vērbeļnieki complex from a drone flight
Pāvilosta / Jūrkalne 4K HDR / DJI Mavic Air 2
Good day at Pāvilosta and Jūrkalne seashore bluffs. Did some 4K HDR filming with DJI Mavic AIR 2
Filmed November 15, 2020
Music by Scott Holmes - Sunset moments