All of our bags made it with us to Tbilisi! After a short layover in Amsterdam, We arrived about 5:00 pm on May 5 (Georgia the country is 8 hours ahead of EST, so it was about 10:00 am at home).
The airport was very nice, clean, and unusually quiet (compared to ATL!). Two men from the American Embassy were holding signs for us when we arrived. We rode in a van through the busy streets of Tbilisi to the Hotel Betsy. It was an eventful ride, reminding me of riding in a cab in New York City (only no one really follows the lines). There is a lot of honking.
It was a beautiful sunny day when we arrived, about 60 degrees F. We got just a quick tour through the city, and look forward to exploring more in the coming days.
We are staying at the Hotel Betsy, a beautiful boutique hotel that overlooks the city. Below are some pics from our balcony. We have every modern convenience, including internet, cable TV/DVD player, a lovely bathroom, and comfortable beds. The hotel has a dining room that serves two meals per day, and also a fitness center (that we are going to try out this morning!).
So far we've discovered that the bread here is amazing. The fruits and veggies look amazing, and we were sad not to be able to eat them at dinner last night. But we are being careful to follow our travel safety suggestions regarding food and water. The hotel provides free bottled water, which is wonderful. You don't even know how hard it is to remember not to stick your toothbrush under the sink!
We met our guide for the next few days, Sesili. She is a student at one of the universities here. She spent a year as an exchange student in California, and was also an FFA member there.
Right now it's morning here on Sunday, May 6. We are looking forward to a full day of touring. More pictures and updates to come!
1 comment:
Hi - I was randomly searching for posts from Tbilisi, and found yours. The water here seems to be safe to brush with - I've been living in Old Tbilisi - where the pipes are probably quite old - and sticking my toothbrush under the tap since September with no side effects. I don't drink it, though.
Enjoy your stay. This is a great city!
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