So, yesterday and today, I went to a couple of museums and did a little Christmas shopping. The museums’ entrance area is surrounded by mirrors. Everyone was taking mirror selfies . . . so here is mine. The Wine Museum is located on the lower ground level, a festive shopping area was at ground level and the Georgian National Museum was on level two.

The eclectic exhibits in the Museum of Tbilisi History, housed in an old caravanserai (I had to look this up, an inn (former in this case) with a central courtyard for travelers in eastern countries), range from models and photos to high-society and folk costumes from the 19th century and realistic mock-ups of period craft workshops and a small restaurant. It’s lacking in context and narrative, but the displays and scaled models give you a real sense of Tbilisi’s past. It was worth the stop.

The Tbilisi Wine Museum allows you to delve into the rich history of Georgian winemaking—it dates back over 8,000 years. We were greeted by a variety of archaeological and ethnographic items, including bowls, wine dishes, ritual dishes, qvevri, tamada, wine, grape pips and more. The qvevri, Georgia’s most famous winemaking vessel, takes center stage in the museum, highlighting its enduring role in traditional Georgian winemaking.

Mike and I will be celebrating Thanksgiving here at my apartment. And the next stops for me are Munich and Madrid—Christmas Markets.🎄 ☕️ 🤶🏻