The first month as an EU Aid Volunteer in Georgia.
I arrived in Georgia the night of the 27 July and felt like I was sneaking in. From the window of the plane, I couldn’t see anything and wondered how many things I would see the next day. From the first moment I came down, I could feel the warm, humid Georgian air. For me, it was a good auspice. I arrived the next day in Zugdidi via marshurkhta and Olga, my coordinator, was waiting for me at the bus stop. After showing me the house and giving me all the explanations, she leaves me to let me rest and unpack my things. I couldn't wait to go to the office the next day and figure out what I could do. Already from the first days, I was lucky enough to visit the shelter that houses women and children who have suffered domestic violence. I say I am lucky because the visits are not scheduled for us volunteers to respect the privacy of the beneficiaries. Also in the first period, we were able to visit the immigrant garden , which was created by Lia, a Georgian poet. The intent is to preserv...