If there’s one thing we’ve learned about traveling, it’s this: plans are optional, but experiences and adventures are guaranteed.
Like today, for example. I woke up in Tbilisi… with a migraine. Which was especially unfortunate because we had a plan: a day trip to the vineyards. Wine, sunshine, scenic views. But who woke up with a migraine? Yep. Gaili.
Scott, being the practical hero of the day, made a quick executive decision again: we’re not driving anywhere. Luckily, modern medicine exists. And sometimes it also helps. A few pills later, I was back among the living. By around 11, we were already out the door, ready to explore Tbilisi instead.
First stop: the cable car up to the viewpoint near the Ferris wheel.
Now, here’s something interesting. The other day, we paid 10 lari for a round trip on a cable car to the fortress. This one? 50 lari. Go figure. Still, the ride was worth it. We wandered around, enjoyed the views, and then made our way down using the funicular (because why not try all the vertical transport options in one day?).
Lunch was… an emotional journey.
We found a place serving fresh pasta, and Scott was very excited. Like, “this could be the highlight of the day” excited. The pasta is finished inside a giant parmesan wheel – which sounds incredible, right? And then additionally the chosen sauce added.
Well. The pasta looked amazing. The pasta itself also tasted great. But then there was the sauce. Or the lack thereof. The sauce was so bland it felt like it had taken a vow of silence.
Honestly, it might have been better without the sauce. Bigger disappointment than my migraine this morning that made us cancel the daytrip.
After that culinary mishap, we took a couple of hours to recharge at the hotel.
In the evening tho, things took a serious turn for the better.
We had a table booked at a place called “Cheesefarm” just across the street. And let me tell you – this place understood the assignment. Foodwise at least.
We ordered:
• Beef tartare
• Veal carpaccio
• Khachapuri with four cheeses
• Shrimp
• Cakes
Everything. Was. Amazing.
Like, the kind of meal where you stop mid-bite and just keep repeating "OMG, this is so good!" Did you notice, how I didn’t mention the service? Because it was so below the bar, there was nothing to mention.
After dinner, we went back up the mountain with the cable car – because apparently once wasn’t enough.
But this time, it was for the night view.
And honestly? Totally worth it. Tbilisi at night is something else – glowing, calm, and quietly dramatic.
By the time we got back to the hotel, we were done. Exhausted. Ready for the bed.
No vineyard trip. No wine tasting.
But somehow, it still turned into a perfect day.
Because that’s the thing about Georgia – even when things don’t go according to plan, it still is a great country.
We love Georgia.
