Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Modern Life

One of my favorite things about Georgia is how it almost feels like time-traveling to the 1950s. There are old Soviet cars, crusty old buildings, some crazy ideas about the roles of women...

But glassy buildings are sprouting up all over Tbilisi. Wifi seems much more widespread, I don't think the power or water have gone out a single time (yet), and while there were a few isolated McDonalds here three years ago, more and more international chains offer crappy American food.

I have mixed feelings about this. While I root for Georgia's development and economic prosperity, I would hate to see this city that I love so much shed its character and become just another row of strip malls.

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