CALLING ON HEAVEN

Friday, May 25th, Davit Gareja Monastery, Udabno, Georgia A green lunar landscape ushers us into Georgia's holiest monastic site. Black-robed monks stroll about the 5th century courtyard; hot, blinding sun. Frescoed chapel causes a sharp intake of breath: silence prevails. Golden icons illuminate our faces and reflects beliefs; who cannot leave a calling card for God in this drawing room?