Last year we came as far east as
Tbilisi, Georgia. Today we returned. We intend to continue our
journey from here through Armenia and into Iran.
Left Breda at 09.00 hrs and reached the
same small and cosy hotel of last year inTbilisi at 04.00. A bit of a
dissapointment, not that nice spacious room we had then, but
something more like an attic. Slept well though.
Unpacked the bicycles and built them up
again, technically they were ok. Always a bit of a worry when you
have them transported via air. Some paintless spots on the frame,
that seems to be all. Spent the very hot day finding the one and only
outdoor shop here to score a gas cartridge for our omnifuel-stove. We
prefer gas over petrol, much cleaner, less smell. Though we are no
keen wildcampers, it is likely that on this trip we are bound to
experience this form of outdoor life now and then.
Georgia was one of the Soviet
republics, even the native country of Stalin. Today things are
different, though Russia has encouraged various rebel-groups to
occupy their provinces and declaring themselves independent states.
The bear is alive again!
In Tbilisi centre you won't notice much
of this past, though back streets generally look shabby and there's
an occasional power-cut. The city is busy and the old centre tries to
be an attractive tourist spot. With humour, see this photo.
This year's plan
