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Our hotel. A very hard mattress was unwelcome, and the TV did not work. (TV gives me insights into the culture, even if I do not understand the language.) |
A walk around the nearby streets lead to this corner park and a backgamman game. | Contemplating the next move. | A corner bodega in the old part of the city. Balconies typically with iron grill work are architectural features. | Georgia has no Starbucks but it does have McDonald's; it serves as a suitable landmark when wandering around the streets. | Brick cobblestone intersection. |
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On a main thoroughfare, a classic building of the early Soviet period. |
A modern building keeping up tradition: grill work on balconies. |
A full shot for perspective. |
A stunning building with a repeating mosaic design. Of course, the Business Center is named Mosaic. |
Close-up. |
Another unusual building with growing plant walls. |
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| More distance perspective. | Columns and balconies make a peculiar architecture. | In the old city. |
The young urban professional artist, technical geek, and entrepreneur hang at this converted factory, Fabrika, which offers a hostel and workspaces. Restaurants and shops in the courtyard. |
A pottery shop along the plaza. | The exterior of the complex is filled with artistic social and political graffiti. |
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| Moving left, more illustrations. | Further left toward the middle of the building. | One witty example. |
Entrance; symbols of mythology and legend. |
Dinner. |
We cross over this convex bridge.... |
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A decorative wall along the path. | More folk cookery items. | An inviting environment and tables. | Bottled water in Georgia is required; sparking mineral water and plain water are both served. | Georgia has been making wine for thousands of years and is a source of national pride. |
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Yuval and Jaime welcome the tour with a story and a song. |
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