IN THE 'HOOD'

Today turned out to be a wonderful day:  mild temperatures and warm sunshine. We spent much of the morning just lounging around, resting up from the walking that we've been doing. Late morning, we left the apartment to slowly walk the neighborhood.

This post shares pictures taken on our walk and a video of the people and vehicle traffic. All of these pictures were taken within a 10 square block area. We leave at the entryway of the apartment.

These two sculpted pieces stand right across the street.

I'm sure this is a sculpture.

CLICK HERE to get a picture of the traffic on the main street of Tbilisi, Chavchavadze.

The students in the background are at the State University.

A street-side florist.

All kinds of bills can be paid at this kind of machine: telephone, internet, electricity, and others. Convenient since you can see many of these along the main streets.

Travel agent.

Japanese restaurant.

Pizza parlor.

Largest and best university.

All kinds of posters line some of the doorways.

Professional offices are located in the "hood."

A money exchange "store" and an internet cafe.

All of the schools have differing numbers.

AND, OF COURSE, THERE ARE THE EVER PRESENT BRONZE STATUES......

Don't know for sure, but it looks like TIN MAN from the Wizard of Oz

 

I thought that this was a marvelously creative sculpture.

 

I'm sure that this grafitti speaks to some of the people in Tbilisi.

This would be for wheelchair access up to the building's front door.

This gentleman is at his news stand every morning by 8 am.

This grandmother sells peanuts by the small shot glass, or you can buy the large shot glass size.

Like so many college students around the world, the cell phone is handily close by.

Sidewalk cafes offer all kinds of food and drink. Tomato soup, fruit salad, and a green salad.

A green salad with an oil dressing and a quiche.

I chose carrot juice. Quite good!

And later, from a middle eastern restaurant, I had a shawarma (gyro).

This man parks and watches vehicles.

Garbage collection agents.

Security personnel - at stores, banks, and on street corners. There are also lots of police here, mostly in cars with lights flashing.

I HOPE THAT YOU ENJOYED "LIFE IN THE HOOD!"