After the excitement of the Turkish border, we had an early departure on the day we were to cross the border into Georgia. In the end, the crossing was far less difficult than getting into Turkey (although the Aussies did have some hassles – we require visas to enter Georgia unlike the Brits and Irish, one theory being that Georgia play rugby and therefore Australia is seen as a threat, unlike England…)
After a quick visit to some Byzantine ruins just inside the border, we headed towards the holiday resort of Batumi. It is a beautiful town on the Black Sea, and we stayed on a converted galleon! The ship theme continued with a Georgian feast in a ship-shaped restaurant. The food was amazing and the wine was also a highlight! We discovered the Georgian tradition of toasting which brought a couple of the group unstuck as it requires the downing of a horn full of wine after proposing the toast! I think Georgia is going to be fun! And I am certainly glad to be back in wine territory, but must enjoy it before we head to the Stans!
Lunch at Byzantine ruins:
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All that travelling and eating strange food must be getting to you - I seem to remember one sunny day last October in a bar in Deal when England kicked some Aussie butt in rugby? We'll have no more comments like that now Miss Archer!
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