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The Other Georgia

A March 2002 trip to Georgia by soplio

I am exploring mountains, seas, lush greenery and overwhelming hospitality in the land of wine while teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer. There is the Black sea an hour away, the mountain resort Bakhmaro with wooden cottages on stilts, and plenty of Wild West antics.

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Overview

The best places to see are: Ushguli in Svaneti (the highest village in Europe), Nabeghlavi (village with famous mineral water), Bakhmaro (mountain village with wooden cottages on stilts), and Chokhatauri (where I live and other Gurians who are famous for their singing and humor).

Quick Tips:

Fly to Tbilisi, the capital city in Georgia... take a taxi to the Nika hotel at 38 Mitskevitchi, then explore away.

Best Way To Get Around:

Marshutkas (minivans) are the best form of public transportation anywhere in the country. To make it stop, just say "gamicheret!"

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Hotel

Wonderful Georgian woman "Janora" runs the hotel. Many travelers or Peace Corps Volunteers stay here. Always clean sheets, hot water, satellite TV. She usually only charges $25 and includes a breakfast with fried eggs, yogurt, cereal, coffee or tea, and bread.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by soplio on August 1, 2004

Nika Hotel
38 Mitskevitchi Street Crete, Greek Islands

About the Writer

soplio
soplio
Shawnee, Kansas
  • "I am a descendant of Hans Christian Andersen and I teach English as a volunteer in the Republic of G..."
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