Georgia

Georgia! 
No not the one in America but Caucasus Georgia 🙂. We crossed the border between Turkey and Georgia in the north part , on the Black Sea coast. The Turkish border crossing was extremely unorganised and confusing. Franco and I got split, I had to proceed on foot and we met again already on the Georgian side. Georgian custom officers were very friendly and smiley 😁. The border crossing at Sarpi Is extremely chaotic.Please don't try to buy SIM card, exchange money or buy the compulsory car insurance there cause they will literally rip you off!With prices higher more than the 10€ on average.From Sarpi you get to the most known cosmopolitan resort city in Georgia - Batumi. Batumi is an entertainment centre for this side of the world with skyscrapers, casinos and seaside resorts. It was very busy but we really liked it- there is a good balance between new and old architecture.

Driving in Georgia can be challenging, on the busy and rural roads you will cross these ladies 
all over and these guys as well.
 But they're not the one to be scared off.
Georgian drivers can give you a small heart attack when they coming straight into you on the frontal attack while overtaking on the opposite lane. Maybe that's why we see so many cars without the front mask. 🤣
We spent our first night on the coast, in a fairly quiet place ( apart from the cars that come during the night to play music and have a beer 🤣, but you cannot escape that, it's a must in every country we go).The beaches are small stone and black sand mix. There is a lot of space for everyone without private beaches.👍
We are heading to Svaneti mountain region but will tell you about it in the next blog. 

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