We happened to land in Tbilisi the day before the annual October festival – two days of celebrating the grape harvest of the year. What luck! Follow me to the market!
The whole city on its feet, night and day. The first thing we noticed was the many ”braids” of candy called Churchkhela. Delicious! (Recipe in the link.)
They make long threads of mostly walnuts or hazelnuts, then dip them in boiled/cooked grape juice. A long process for several layers, but oh…the taste! We bough many with us home – all colours.
The lovely ”Tree of Life”, by sculptor David Monavarlisashvili, offers so much to discover for children – and grown-ups… It greatly reminded me of one of my children’s favorite authors, Shaun Tan, his books and movies.
And the nights were warm, slowly walking the Rike Park and Peace Bridge. The bridge stretches 150 metres (490 ft) over the Kura River to create a contemporary design feature connecting Old Tbilisi with the new district. The official opening took place on May 6, 2010. Architect, Italian Michele De Lucchi.
Leya 
What a visual treat! Thanks for sharing, Leya.
Glad you enjoyed it! There will be more posts on Tbilisi, maybe not that colourful though.
Oh,I would so LOVE to be there!!
I know you would!
Oh, just brilliant and yum and fun! And lucky you, since you sound like it wasn’t planned this way.
We did not know about it no…the taxi guy from the airport told us!
Wow, so glad you landed in a big event …. your images bring back so many lovely memories from Tbilisi – soon I will be able to make new ones.
You will! And I will enjoy your stories and images!
A-C, you’re such a sweetheart. Struggling to get my head around Porto still, I didn’t enjoy it as I normally have done, it was far too hot constantly. Also I have to do something about our fantastic Stettin restaurants.
Do something about…?
I mean creating posts! *smile
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How nice! I love your ”street” and market photos. The grapes are gorgeous! 🙂
Thank you, Tatiana – those grapes were very, very tasty!
What a blessing.
oh what a fabulous time! very colorful and looks like lots of fun. love to taste the multi-colored candies 🙂
I bet you would have liked them!
Terrific harvest, both of produce and images, Ann-Christine. Who wouldn’t enjoy doing their shopping at that market? 🙂
;-D Thank you, Steve!
Oh, I love a good market and a good traditional festival. Thanks for taking us along!
Nice having you!
Wonderful photo essay, Ann-Christine.
So glad you enjoyed it, Jane.
Looks really fabulous. I’d love to taste some of those sweet delicacies.
You would have loved them!
These are wonderful images.
I love visiting places during festivals and special days. My culture does t have nearly enough festivals!!
Neither does mine – love going when I am away. Love watching people, and love it when they don’t all have a cell phone to stare at. Meet people’s eyes!
That’s a huge part of it. It seems impossible to go anywhere here where people aren’t glued to those damned devices.
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What a fantastic farmers market! I can still ”smell” the farmers market’s from my childhood summers in southern Spain, where my mom loved to go every summer.
Markets are beautiful!
Yes indeed!