Back again, with more photos from my 10 Days in Tbilisi, which began at Thanksgiving. This issue includes photos from Mtshekta one of the oldest cities and former capital of Georgia. Just to give you an idea of how different the perspective on history is in most places outside of the U.S., when Georgians say “former capital” they mean 3rd century BC – 5th century AD!
Clicking on any photo below will increase its size and display it in a slide show format.
Wedding in Tbilisi
Another bride and groom heading to the church
Tea Cakes In Tbilisi – one of my top choices. About $1.00.
Raisin scones
Pizza at the bakery
There are 2 or 3 McDonald’s in Tbilisi. I have been in this one, it was packed!
I like McD’s anti-littler poster.
Cheese with raw egg pie.
Bean pies
More bean pies
Potato and mushroom kinkhali, I love that they come in different shapes.
This once isolated monastery looked desolate the day we visited, but inside was busy and beautiful.
Monastery view of Mtshekta below
Monastery view of Mtshekta below. The church there is beauiful, too.
In Mtshekta
In Mtshekta
Back in Tbilisi, more of the street sculpture I love.
Little elves everywhere.
Mtshekta
Mtshekta
I love the angles. I have to stop myself from taking hundreds of angle shots.
Wine “spoon” used to dip into huge clay wine pots in the ground.
Chacha maker. Chacha is a strong spirit made after the wine, I haven’t tried it yet . . .
So many scarf choices, and each a piece of art – $25-$30
Lasha our guide hamming it up with traditional mountain wool hat.
Street artist, my friend bought one of his cityscapes.
Wildlife for sale at the daily “Dry Bridge” outdoor art sale and flea market in Tbilisi
Felt artist I bought my sheperd and vest from
Georgian wool felt vest
Georgian wool felt purses, $3 – $9.00
I am completely taken with the wool felting process in Georgian, the art and clothing from felt is amazing. I want to buy it all, but so far have limited myself t a few pieces, which you saw at the end of the photo gallery. If you want to learn a bit more about wool felting, click here. (I don’t know these artists, but their web site gives you a good idea of the process.)
That’s it for now, still more photos to follow . . .
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