One more photo from Tbilisi! It is an 8-meter-long and 4-meter-high bicycle with handlebars on both sides. It is said to symbolize the future orientation of the country – whether it will choose the path to the east or the west. Then straight to Dashbashi Canyon and Turkey.
First flat tire
Day 8: Today, I thought I wouldn’t write anything, but arriving at today’s accommodation changed that. I believed that I was done with flat tires, but just before the finish line, I got a flat on my front wheel. I had to walk the rest of the way.
Dashbashi Canyon
Near Tbilisi, there’s a remarkable natural phenomenon – the Dashbashi Canyon. This canyon, also known as Tsalka Canyon, is an impressive geological formation with lush vegetation and waterfalls. In 2022, a unique Diamond Bridge was opened in the canyon, instantly becoming a tourist attraction.
The Diamond Bridge is a 240-meter-long glass bridge suspended 280 meters above the canyon floor. Its most striking feature is a diamond-shaped structure in the middle of the bridge that serves as a viewing platform. This architectural gem offers visitors breathtaking views of the canyon and surrounding nature. The bridge is not only a remarkable feat of engineering but also a bold example of modern architecture in the heart of Georgian nature.
Now I sleep on a cliff above a deep canyon, right next to this gem. The view of Diamond Bridge is absolutely unforgettable.
Tomorrow is my last day in Georgia. Although I stayed here longer than I originally planned, it was definitely worth it.
Farewell to Georgia in beautiful weather
Day 9: Last day in Georgia! At least I hope so. I remember crossing the Turkish-Georgian border on my way here and the problems that forced me to stay here a week longer. I hope that this time we will make it without any problems and on the first try!
Today was hard work on the bike. 115 kilometers either uphill or against the wind, or along a broken “main road” to the Turkish border, which looked more like a dirt road.
Rain is expected at night and probably in the morning. We are sleeping in tents for the second night in a row. My only hope is that when 30 soaked, smelly cyclists arrive at customs, the customs officers will take pity on us and let us through. We’ll see!
Leaving Georgia
Day 10: The weather here has definitely gone crazy. Tomorrow I am leaving the TDA Global Cycling group and heading for Turkey and then home.
