Batumi- Out & About-Georgia- May 2012

Out and About in Batumi.

In late May 2012 we went on a land  tour to the Turkish Black Sea Coast with a group of other cruisers from Marmaris.  While on the trip we also went on a day trip from Hopa,Turkey across the border into Batumi, Georgia which is also on the Black Sea Coast.

It was difficult getting photos as we were whisked about by a very fast bus driver! However, in the afternoon we were able to do a walking tour of the city as well as spending time wandering the streets trying to get a photos as a "taste of Batumi."  Bare in mind that this city once belonged to Russia and now is trying to catch up to the modern world. Hence the interesting modern constructions.  

Here is a collection of some of those amazing old, modern, weird and renovated buildings!

 (Remember to click on the photos to enlarge them)

Border Crossing into Batumi

Statue of Media

Apartment Blocks

This Piazza was almost empty until we arrived for afternoon tea

More of the Piazza

Clock Tower

This is as Crazy as it Gets!

Alphabetic Tower

Yoga Anyone?

Some of the girls on the trip enjoying an after lunch break!

We do not know why the Windmill was there.

Apartment Blocks

Lovely Old House

Past Glory?

Note the Tin Hats & Columns

More of the Piazza

Even More of the Piazza

There were lots of Streets Like this.

Georgian Flags

We had to walk across the Border to Turkey

Border crossing on Georgia side.

Although we enjoyed the day we would have preferred to have spent the night in Batumi so we wouldn't have been too rushed  as there was lots more to see and do.