jokerman Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 First time in Tiblisi is there a square or fountain we can all meet up,?
ClanDerby Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Only if the pub is called The Square or The Fountain!
Jagtag Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 They don't take kindly to jumping in their fountains. They are religious monuments and the police will arrest and lock you up if you do. Just so you know.
deecie Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Is there an Irish pub on this square with a fountain?
tam4ritchie Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Is there an Irish pub on this square with a fountain?There is an Irish pub in the square but no fountain
scotswarrior31 Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 A friend who used to stay there recently said main nightlife street is called Sherdani Street. Lots of bars apparently
DoonTheSlope Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 What's Tbilisi like for the chicken dippers??
Capital Saint Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 A friend who used to stay there recently said main nightlife street is called Sherdani Street. Lots of bars apparently I think you have your vowels back to front. I assume you mean Shardeni Street
Robroysboy Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 They don't take kindly to jumping in their fountains. They are religious monuments and the police will arrest and lock you up if you do. Just so you know.
wanderer Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 In Eastern Europe you find most these fountains and squares are named after a national hero or a saint (and they have a lot of them in places like this) and if you try any of the usual shaninigans it's a major slap in the face to their whole culture, and though most will probably pass it off as light hearted fun, a lot will not see it that way.....
deecie Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 I think you have your vowels back to front. I assume you mean Shardeni Street Whats the real ale like in that place?
Robroysboy Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 In Eastern Europe you find most these fountains and squares are named after a national hero or a saint (and they have a lot of them in places like this) and if you try any of the usual shaninigans it's a major slap in the face to their whole culture, and though most will probably pass it off as light hearted fun, a lot will not see it that way.....
Jagtag Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 You can try it but don't be surprised when you get arrested and miss the game as well as your return flights. I am not joking or being melodramatic.
Fyvie Fred Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 If in any difficulty with Tbilisi Police, National Guard, Georgian Army, Presidential Body Guards, Elite Militia or Secret police shout out...... "ostanovit' Rossiyu" and you should be fine. Or maybe not.
wanderer Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 SSC saying what not to do............. DON’T Climb monuments or take a dip in any of the city’s fountains as this may result in your detention or arrest Engage in activities which may be viewed as offensive to the locals or their religious or cultural heritage Take pictures of the local police, the military or the clergy Use the Metro – it is not recommended or advised Over indulge - those excessively drunk will not gain access to the stadium Engage in racist, sectarian or political behaviours Bring flares, fireworks, alcohol, cans, glass, bottle tops, plastic bottles or containers, coins, lighters to the stadium
deecie Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Why shouldn't I be taking the Metro? Can't be any worse than the Glasgow Subway?
deecie Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 The Metro one is a bit of a odd one That's how I was planning on getting to the stadium? I'll probably (definitely) just ignore that piece of advice.
mariokempes56 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 SSC saying what not to do............. DON’T Bring flares, to the stadium Oh well that's the Bay City Rollers tribute fekked.
Jagtag Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 That's how I was planning on getting to the stadium? I'll probably (definitely) just ignore that piece of advice. Last time they had free mini bus services to and from the stadium. It's also only about 30 minute walk from the old town.
wanderer Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 That's how I was planning on getting to the stadium? I'll probably (definitely) just ignore that piece of advice. Most of them are the usual do's and don't do they copy and past for every trip.... but the metro one is a new one. Clearly something they have been advised on by the local police when they have went on to Tbilisi (they do seem to be drilling in the "be on your best behavior when it comes to local traditions" more than usual).
Jagtag Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (they do seem to be drilling in the "be on your best behavior when it comes to local traditions" more than usual). They did last time we went as well.
Count Duckula Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 First time in Tiblisi is there a square or fountain we can all meet up,? I'll meet you in the iron horse and we can have a pint to celebrate our away point
washboarder Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 dinny do any fountains, rife with bacteria dinny even wash ur hands in them
scotswarrior31 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 i thought the metro advice strange too. Whilst on the subject...here is an extract from LP The efficient Tbilisi metro operates from 6am to midnight, and the two lines reach most important parts of the city, meeting at Sadguris Moed ani station. To use the metro, buy a Metromoney card (2 GEL), and charge it up with credit for rides, at any metro station ticket office. You touch the card on a reader when you enter the metro. Your first ride of the day costs 0.50 GEL, your second 0.30 GEL, and any further rides the same day 0.20 GEL. You can sell your card back within a month if you show the original purchase receipt. English signage and announcements are being phased in alongside Georgian. Station names are announced at each stop, and just before the doors shut the next station is announced.
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