13 Aug 2023
The driver is awesome. He is friendly, guided us and played wonderful music on board (i liked 90% of the song in his playlist).
He literally and metaphorically carried this trip.
I appreciate, Vladimer (the driver) efforts in doing so much for us. He made us enjoy the trip despite the fact we did not have all that we should’ve had. He allowed us to explore the areas at our pace. Some we took longer, others shorter.
He stopped for us at the supermarket, midway from departure point. Also, he told us to tell him when we are hungry, so he stops over for lunch. Even at our destinations, he allowed us to grab food at ease. At the night, he stopped for us to eat at a restaurant.
Although it was mentioned that there will be a guide, we did not have a guide.
Also, it was mentioned that it will start at 09h00, but then I got a message that it is starting at 07h00. I am sûre they are aware that Vardzia is far, but they acted as if « oh we just realised ».
As a heads-up, be prepared for the randomness in shift of plan.
The locations are marvellous though. All three of them. Borjomi had the best weather; however, all three deserve your time.
Everyone who was part of this trip was amazing. I am appreciative of them as we made the most out of the little resource we had. We were each others guides and friends.