Building

This statue of King David the Builder overlooks Tbilisi's historic Old Town--which is lively and bustling with gorgeous old buildings and tons of new construction.

Georgia is trying madly to develop like its European neighbors, though it is in a difficult position geographically, economically and politically. The government seems to hope that tomorrow's visit by French President Sarkozy will help strengthen Georgia's European aspirations.

Me, I was mostly excited that his visit has sparked a Tbilisi-wide holiday, with schools, roads and offices closed. Office besides mine, that is.

I guess I'll be sitting at this dang computer tomorrow, developing. And grumbling.