Last night we enjoyed a very modern take on Georgian eating. Anne and I had wandered down a side lane that seemed enticing. We first stumbled upstairs past the restaurant of a small hotel before returning to find a French style Salon. We just didn’t feel the vibe though so we left. Loved the door
We turned a corner and found what felt right. A very contemporary, cool bar restaurant a la Fitzroy Melbourne! Cocktails were delicious and food equally so!
While we felt a bit guilty not eating traditional we felt justified ( and desperate!) in wanting a change.
After Breakfast, we had a reflective meeting to feed back our experiences in Georgia to Randa and John, then Anne and I set off to explore contemporary Tbilisi.
Our first stop was to the MoMa (Museum of Modern Art) which was very doable and well presented. The old edifice faces the main street but the entrance is through a modern extension at the back.
Very interesting art, lots of inspiring drawings of faces in particular.
Wandered out the back a down the park, the lungs of the city. It is densely wooded and tiered all the way to the river. Passed market stalls and crossed the river.
Headed back to the hotel and needed to stop for a drink. We had seen this bookstore cafe earlier so we were keen to try it. Big mistake. The poor guy was solo. No help and he was run off his feet. By the time he was able to take our order he said he had sold out of smoothies!
Headed off to airport, with poor Nancy freaking out because her suitcase wasn’t with the groups. When we were all together checking suitcases the young porter had gone to take her bag and she said no so he had thought she wasn’t in the group. Miscommunication equals stress.
All was resolved quickly and we were off.
We have found Georgia visually beautiful, the city is a bit rough around the edges but modern and forward thinking and has a good lively vibe. Worth a longer visit to get to know its secret places.
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