On Sunday, our training coordinator, Tamara, took a group of us on a walking tour of the old part of Tbilisi.
I think we are hardwired to seek similarities between new things and familiar things. Thus, we have the "Paris of South America," or the "Venice of America," and so on. As I looked at the Tbilisi architecture, I could sense my brain seeking to "auto complete" what I saw, but it was unsuccessful. Perhaps it is unique; perhaps it is evocative of other cities in the region I haven't visited. Some examples:
We trekked up an exceedingly steep hill to the Narikela Fortress and St. Nicholas Church. The fortress wall offered stunning views of the city:
I liked the bells on the fortress wall:
The river you see in the panoramic photos is the River Kura, also known as Mtkvari River.
There are bath houses (sulphur) in old town Tbilisi:
So far, it appears Georgians feel comfortable having their photos taken. I'm not quite sure about the two men in shades, dozing in the car, though. They reminded me of KGB.
I think we are hardwired to seek similarities between new things and familiar things. Thus, we have the "Paris of South America," or the "Venice of America," and so on. As I looked at the Tbilisi architecture, I could sense my brain seeking to "auto complete" what I saw, but it was unsuccessful. Perhaps it is unique; perhaps it is evocative of other cities in the region I haven't visited. Some examples:
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| Presidential Palace, Tbilisi |
We trekked up an exceedingly steep hill to the Narikela Fortress and St. Nicholas Church. The fortress wall offered stunning views of the city:
I liked the bells on the fortress wall:
The river you see in the panoramic photos is the River Kura, also known as Mtkvari River.
There are bath houses (sulphur) in old town Tbilisi:
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| The baths are inside these domes. |
So far, it appears Georgians feel comfortable having their photos taken. I'm not quite sure about the two men in shades, dozing in the car, though. They reminded me of KGB.
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