.: Pur pur and few personal reflections on Tbilisi

Pur pur, basement

I discovered this place with a good friend of mine, who lives in Tbilisi, Temo (who happens to be an author of an interesting blog on Georgia with a cool name- GMT: Georgian "Maybe" Time). It was late in the evening when we went there the first time and I absolutely loved the place. Later it became one of my meeting points with Georgian friends.

During my most recent visits to this lovely city I discovered another place, a bar with a stunning view of Tbilisi city- Tiflis Veranda- and I need to thank my friend Giorgi for introducing me this lovely venue. The venue is just behind the Turkish Hamams, next to Haydar Aliyev Park.

But this recent trip was also special in a different way. I got to experience the TbiliSoba, which is a Georgian Festival with lots of music, people and smell of shashlik (kebabs) all over the city. But its not just about food and souvenirs. For a week, there are exhibitions, fares, concerts, performances, and many other activities held all around the city. For me, it was the first time I saw winding streets of old Tbilisi over crowded with people of all ages.

Khinkali

Moving on to another great experience of this stay, which was eating home made Georgian khinkali- courtesy of my dearest friend Temo's mom. Of course I have tried them at restaurants and even had them once in Baku at my friend's apartment who was Dutch but loved Georgian cuisine and wine too. I wish I had taken pictures, unfortunately I didn't but it was absolutely delicious.

Old town

And before I forget, the ice cream place- Luca Polare- in the old town, serving some of the best gelati in town. Owned by an Italian, it is indeed outstanding. It also serves coffee and goodies like chocolate chip cookies. I must extend my greetings to all my friends who made my most recent visit to that place fun!

Ah... one can go on and on about this city and I think this wont be my last post (nor it is the first). Its just a city worth visiting and not just once, but several times (plus the country side is stunning).