My Georgia Trip (Blog Series 2 of 3)
When I was in a mall here in Doha
a few days back, I overheard a group of friends talking about their recent trip
to Georgia and how they liked it… and seems talking of planning to go
back. And again from another group of
people who were talking about the same. And again another group whose planning
for a trip soon. It is not my habit to
listen to other people’s conversation but I just accidentally heard them
talking about Georgia at different occasion.
As I myself have been to Georgia just recently, I can vouch to the
testimonies of those who have been to the place. We can only say good words about that Eastern
European country. If you have been to
that place, you could have thought of remembering the good times there. And I cannot help but think of the song
written in 1930 popularized by Ray Charles “Georgia On my Mind”. Though, the song is not pertaining to the
country but the US State of Georgia probably.
I am sure by now everyone reading this could think in unison about
Georgia on our minds.
Whether you are taking your
journey to the capital Tbilisi to walk on the famous Bridge of Peace, to stroll
its downtown in Rustaveli Avenue, to visiting its popular baths and numerous
century old cathedrals, to taking a dip to its medieval architectures to get a
whiff of its rich history and or later go up-country from its capital; Georgia
has something to offer for everyone… the possibilities are endless!
So, when are you planning
yours? It’s going to be worth the trip!
Just one warning though, beware
of the panhandlers in the streets (beggars) mostly kids; they could be anywhere
and could be so assertive. They would
even grab you in the leg and cling there until you give them some Lari (1GEL
that is). For me, that is the only one problem
tourists could be beleaguered on with their otherwise safe stroll in the city
of Tbilisi… the juvenile delinquency.
