As far as the various big cities visited in the Caucasus, Tbilisi was my favorite.

They have a great “antique” flea market on weekends. Tons of military medals including some very rare ones (one of our group was a collector), old silver belts, ethnic jewelry (very expensive), china, glass and other assorted objects. (I do love to shop!)

Tbilisi has a “Baths” district – underground sulphur baths covered by huge domes. Faina and Ellis (two of our group) took a “suite sulphur bath” for two which included being scrubbed down by an attendant. The baths were clean but had very strong sulphur fumes.

Sulphur Baths in Tbilisi, Georgia

MIR arranged a private piano and violin concert before dinner in the evening in the former residence of Elena Akhvlediani, a famous Georgian artist. Her house is now a museum and the concert was both unexpected and interesting.

home of Elena Akhvlediani, Tbilisi, Georgia

listening to a concert in home of Elena Akhvlediani, Tbilisi, Georgia

Rustaveli Avenue is main drag for shopping. Stores with “wodka” and souvenirs. MORE churches: Anchiskhati Basilca, Slony, Metekhi Church of the Virgin, Mtatsminda, and one Synagogue.

A very enjoyable last day in Tbilisi, and off to Armenia….