Arvidas is a Belarusian who first visited Georgia as a tourist, but eventually settled there with his family in 2018. From an early age, he was fascinated by nature and the world around him. Upon arriving in Georgia, he couldn’t resist exploring this diverse country, where both the sea and the mountains await discovery.

For me, he became a guide to the breathtaking nature of Georgia. With him, one can immerse oneself in a realm unfamiliar to urban dwellers and uncover the unique fauna of this place.

According to one interpretation, the name Arvid has Scandinavian roots and translates as “Forest Eagle,” a moniker that fits him perfectly.

Photo 1: Arvidas, accompanied by his new companion—a dog that isn’t even his—basks in the panoramic view of Batumi and the sea from a hilltop during an otherwise ordinary stroll.

Photo 2: Arvida's work is designing houses.

Photo 3: Arvid at Work.

Photo 4: A journey of the group led by Arvid through the limestone massif of Ashi.

Photo 5: Observation deck in the Toba Gorge, located to the northeast of the village of Meore Balda.

Photo 6: Route sign for Oniori Waterfall. Similar signs are often encountered along the routes.

Photo 7: Arvid found an interesting plant and is calling everyone to take a look.

Photo 8: A steadfast and indispensable companion on every journey—the knife remains the quintessential tool for any adventure.

Photo 9: Arvid is photographing a plant in a naturalists' app. At present, he boasts the largest collection of plant photos in Adjara, comprising several thousand specimens.

Photo 10: Tea time during the break. Arvidas hands out hot water so that everyone can brew tea or prepare a quick meal.

Photo 11: Crossing the Shabatghele River in the Tsuqhvati Cave. The log was discovered in the same cave.

Photo 12: Mandarin picking in Tsikhisdziri. Despite their seemingly frail appearance and slender branches, citrus trees can live for 100–200 years and bear an enormous harvest.

Photo 13: Rest stop between the Oniori and Tobi waterfalls — the highest waterfall in Georgia.

Photo 14: Sunset at Gelati Monastery, founded by King David IV the Builder in 1106.

Photo 15: The last rays of the sun in the mountains. After sunset, darkness falls very quickly—unlike in the cities.

Photo 16: At times, the journey lingers deep into the night, leaving only the moon as its solitary beacon of light.

Photo 17: A staged portrait near the Tsutskhvati cave complex.

Photo 18: A whimsical diversion while waiting for the stragglers on the hike—breaking the ice on a puddle.

Photo 19: A staged portrait near the Tsutskhvati cave complex.

Photo 20: For a long time now, Arvid and his family have shunned the fruit store, as nature gifts them with an abundant harvest of free fruits.

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