For the last hours of our walk together, we understood that Aleksandr had saved…
…some of the very finest of courtyards in Tbilisi. But – what is the finest is of course in the eye of the beholder. First some other special pieces we passed.
This courtyard, with a fantastic spiral staircase, was so amazing I had to return here the next day. With some luck, I found it again – but then without any laundry.
Aleksandr had earlier that day shown us some of his artwork and photos, so when we reached this well hidden courtyard – I recognized the spectacular wooden spiral staircase. I took a deep breath and started rather floating than walking in…
…to a dream. Just imagine what this place must have been like – say a hundred years ago… I hope you will enjoy this courtyard gallery of images from different angles – just could not stop myself. We stayed to talk some with the lovely family who lives here now.
They had restored the houses indoors, but the majestic staircase was for the authorities to restore…which unfortunately had not been done. I asked if they still used the staircase – the answer was Yes, and a moment later a man came running down those steps! It did Not look safe. I do hope they will save this architectural treasure for future generations. In Georgia they still have the skills and knowledge – but they should not wait too long.
I hate goodbyes…and with Aleksandr’s passionate soul, this time it was really hard for me. We had to leave him here with his exhibition in his favorite street, next to his favorite balcony. A very special man whom I am very grateful to have met.
Thank You, Aleksandr, for your warm and generous sharing of Tbilisi ♥
Leya 
I hear more and more fascinating things about Tbilisi. I visited briefly when I was a kid and don’t remember much. Just remember the tasty food 😉
Unforgettable food!
Such a great walk! Love the pic of the kitty .. until next time 🙂
Thank you, Julie – yes, this was a great walk, in the company of a lovely man.
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I can see how delicate Aleksandr shared his beloved Old Tbilisi town with you. He are such a gentleman. Stunning images, A-C! It’s laundry day every day there. I got a fetish for the laundry too.
Impossible not to love both him and the laundry! Yes, in the first part of this walk, the Thursday before, I write about you too, Viveka – thanks to your vivid remembrance of Tbilisi, we went there, and thanks to you we found Aleksandr!
Yes, looked up your first post … it was like being back in Tbilisi. April hurry up. I will ask Aleksandr, for photo walk too. There is loads of courtyards and laundry left for me. *smile – both post brought me back.
♥ I hoped they would! You must give Aleksandr a big hug from me too! We talked about you coming back.
I have told him that I’m back in April, but I think I have to remind him closer to depature. Of course I will give him a hug.
♥
Looks like very special place, indeed. It’s always lovely to have local people showing you both the beauty of a city and the beauty of its people.
True, Otto. I loved it all…so bitter sweet. The whole city is a construction site. Tearing down the old artworks and building machine made, soulless houses. Aleksandr had documented his city for many years and would leave it all to the city museum later.
What an amazing place, A-C, with a wonderful guide. It’s almost like a fantasy location.
janet
So glad to share the joy and love!
The hanging laundry looks like an art installation. Except this is better. This is life as art.
And – based on a true story😊
Just wonderful, Leya and Aleksandr, well met! 🙂 And that door, ooooh!!
😁😂🤣
I knew you would love that door!!!
😉 Good guess.
;-D
Thank you for touring us to this magical place. And thanks for introducing us to Aleksandr.
Thank you for coming along!
Oh, wonderful, wonderful! What a fabulous sense of history, what wonderful, passionate people, and Aleksandr sounds such a lovely person…. oh that I could go there… Well, may be with a helping hand or three……
I know you would love it even if it would be tough, Sue!
Extraordinary place! And I too thought the bags of food a wonderful idea. Many thanks for sharing, hon 🙂 🙂
Happy you enjoyed it, Jo! May I send it for a Monday walk?
It’s already there, darlin 🤗💕
What a wonderful tour of a wonderful place. But oh, I so hope they are given the opportunity to last many more years – without all that patina of history being wiped from them.
Mmm, I hope so too. Really.
Yes, thank you Aleksandr and A-C for sharing of Tbilisi. Oh I hope the stair case gets restored before its condition deteriorates beyond restoration. A fabulous courtyard 🙂
Brian, I do hope it will get restored – I only saw this one and a smaller one in Old Town. As Alexander showed it to us, it must have been a rare work. So glad you have enjoyed the tour!
What would the world be like without passionate people? Love the detail on the buildings.
Suzanne – that is essential, passionate people. I would not want to live without them – could not. And the details of the buildings were incredibly well made – glorious craftsmanship. Glad you love them too.
Cool place and the bags of food like that ! Oh nice…
Also the circle of life story part on the clock tower is a good idea… maybe reminds everyone of life’s vapor quickness
Thank you – and yes, a wonderful people, the Georgians.