CITY IN THE SHADOW OF ARARAT August is probably the worst time to be in Yerevan, the heat is constant, usually mid-thirties, that said you have to be somewhere in August. It all begins with a night train out of Tbilisi. Not your standard shabby affair either but a modern and well designed Russian train. […]
Monthly Archives: November 2022
4AM ARRIVAL In the middle ages Tbilisi was known as the city of joy which is interesting because all I’m getting at four in the morning is a grumpy immigration officer and a long wait at the baggage carousel. For a moment I imagine my bag is somewhere in Athens where I’ve transited to get […]
BREAKFAST IN BATUMI If you’re a late riser then Batumi could be your town. Even the McDonald’s opens at 10am by which time (in the summer) it’s already hot and half the day is gone. There are few exceptions; modern coffee NOVA (8am), a street over on Gorgasali is Provence (9am) and Blue Elephant near […]
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