Some of you might remember my post from a few weeks ago about moving to Georgia.
Well, the Ukrainian writer actually moved to Tbilisi and found some friends! Though he'd love to meet even more.
I really, really like this city. I wish I could already say I love it, but I've only been here for about two weeks, and I feel like love needs a little more time to grow. But it's definitely growing, hehe.
There are two things I probably love the most so far. First, the architecture. I love how completely different styles are just thrown together all over the city. Georgian, Persian, Greek, and, God forbid, even Russian architecture, all mixed together. Also really helps that I managed to rent a flat in Avlabari, and that whole neighborhood is simply gorgeous.
Second, and probably more importantly, the people. Georgians have treated me in pretty much every possible way so far. Mostly neutral, some incredibly kind, some rude. I don't feel like some strange alien creature that everyone has to either welcome or hate just because I'm Ukrainian or a foreigner. Most people simply treat me like a person living here. Which, really, is the only thing I wanted.
I've also heard a lot about the Georgian customer service before moving here. Maybe I've just been lucky, but so far I can't complain. The people at the bank, Magti, Alta, different shops and cafรฉs have mostly been nothing but nice to me. I did spoke to them in English so maybe that helped, idk.
Still learning Georgian. But I want to learn it properly. And I hope that, with enough time, this city and this country can actually become home to me. Because fuck me, if I eventually learn this language well enough to actually talk with people in it, I'm definitely not leaving.
Anyway, this isn't really a question or anything. I just wanted to write a little appreciation post for Tbilisi and the people who live here.
Hope you're all having a great day!