Bonehead Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Are hole in the wall banks easy to find? I'd assume you'd get them in the airport quite easy? They are everywhere. Just use your card when over here, I haven't heard any problems doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky1606 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 They are everywhere. Just use your card when over here, I haven't heard any problems doing that. is it safe enough to use a local banks' ATM? or best to find e.g. a Western Union and get your cash from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vienna2008 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 What is the exchange rate of Laris to £? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 What is the exchange rate of Laris to £? 1Lari was 26p according to Google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The pound is very strong against the Lari just now. Currently 3.54 to the pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vienna2008 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 The pound is very strong against the Lari just now. Currently 3.54 to the pound. Thank you for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 What's your thoughts on the game itself Bonehead? Georgia better since Ketsbaia left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The red wine is very drinkable from what I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 The red wine is very drinkable from what I recall. It certainly was but compared to beer and spirits it was quite expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcross Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 is it safe enough to use a local banks' ATM? or best to find e.g. a Western Union and get your cash from there? Got to our hotel middle of the night last time,found a ATM round the corner and just used that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTV Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 We had a terrific time. Locals were brilliant, very friendly. Before the match, a number of the troops wandered past a wedding in full progress and were invited in for the bevvy and dancing. Tbilisi was very run down and shabby in places but there was some great food - lots of grilled meats, aubergine, walnut sauces, stews, classic Georgian grub, and the famous kachapuri cheesey bread! One of our party had a particularly delightful scrambled egg and sheep's brain as I recall. Red wine fantastic, beer alright. Pretty cheap throughout. We had a great trip to the David Geji (sp? no the boy from the Wedding Present) monastery. Right on the Azerbaijani border, you could see over the way. Great beery singalong on the way there and back. Stopped off at a restaurant proposed by the tour guide which was great. Lots of toasts - they love their toasts. 'To Georgian culture'. 'To Scottish women'. 'To music'. 'To Scottish literature'. 'To football and friendship'. etc etc. An amusing moment amidst the beer wine and brandy to realise that the guide and the driver! are doing a 'linked arms' toast wi the local firewater. Easy on the 50% spirits there, designated driver! Then the minibus ran out of petrol in the outskirts of Tbilisi! Woke up in a thunderstorm to find us stuck at the side of the road and the driver off wi a jerrycan. The guys very apologetic. We didn't hold it against them. Georgia seems to have a very happy, laid back, 'it will be alright' kind of a vibe which makes it difficult to be too annoyed when things don't quiet run as smoothly as they could. Happy days, it was a brilliant trip right up to that appallingly bad game of fitba. (How many times have we said that before??!) This time I reckon it will be different on the park, no different off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehead Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 What's your thoughts on the game itself Bonehead? Georgia better since Ketsbaia left? The results haven't shown it but there's certainly been an improvement since Tskhadadze took over. Played reasonably well against Germany and Poland, with the 4-0 defeat to the latter a touch harsh. They also looked good in a friendly against Ukraine, although again lost (2-1). Very good young midfielder Qazaishvili (Vitesse Arnhem) is finally getting some starts but they still lack a striker and have done since Arveladze retired around 2008. Numerous decent individuals in the attacking midfield/wing areas - particularly Kenia, Chanturia and Okriashvili - but lacking in cohesion and so often either hold on to the ball too long or pass at the wrong moment. Infuriating normally but will be happy if they keep that up until after Sept 4! I am concerned about the game to be honest. This has slip-up written all over it. If it's as hot as it can be at that time of year, that won't help the cause either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Well Plaid Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 A good read about Georgia here. Really looking forward to this trip. Just hope the 3 points are in the bag too. http://www.gotravelyourway.com/2013/11/12/8-reasons-to-travel-to-georgia-and-tbilisi/#.VZG9Ur1wbqD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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