On our way back from Peremyshliany, we stopped at a medieval
fortress in the small town of
Svirzh (Свірж). Supposedly, some investors have been talking about renovating the castle to turn it into a hotel and restaurant. It was beautiful, and offered a great panorama of the countryside. On the way down from the castle, Alex pointed to an old well and told us about a former client of his who were relatives of the family that once owned the well, who'd come here in search of
their Jewish roots in Galicia.
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| the approach to Svirzh castle |
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| Dad at the castle's door |
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| view of the pond |
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| Dad in the courtyard |
Back in L'viv, we had an awesome dinner at a
Georgian restaurant called Stary Tflis, which means "Old Tblisi." I've never seen a Georgian restaurant in the U.S., but apparently it's pretty popular in Russia and the other former Soviet states. Great grilled meats, flatbread, and
Kharcho soup. I also learned that Georgia is renowned for its brandy. Since the town I live in has a large Armenian population, and Armenia borders Georgia, I should see if I can find similar delights here at home.
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