Friday night was the last big hurrah party of our little Batumi Community at Chuck's House. These little shindigs have been occurring almost every weekend at Chuck's place. Sadly, all of our time together is slowly coming to an end. Some of us are leaving in a week or two. Some of us are leaving to travel a bit more before returning home, wherever those homes might be. But then some of will be returning to Georgia in the Fall. I'm included in the second group.
Anyway! Before Kas and I headed to the shindig, we took a little stroll on the Boulevard. We were walking merrily along when we heard some wonderful Georgian music. It was coming from a parked car under a grove of trees and there were four Georgian men dancing their little hearts out. It was hilarious to watch. Just a regular Friday afternoon in Batumi. After the dancing ended, we relaxed a little bit longer on our bench... Until we saw some big thunder clouds rolling through. We quickly packed up our bags and made a run for it to Chuck's place. We were about a 45 minute walk away. 10 minutes passed and a torrential downpour. After the last time when I got stuck in the rain without an umbrella, I made sure that I had mine on this day! Go me! Kas, however, was lacking in the umbrella department. During her stay in Georgia (From Sept 2011 to the present), she has gone through 4 or 5 umbrellas. Oh Georgia! So, we're in the downpour, trying to press on, but we had to duck in between these 2 buildings to wait out the "storm." In total it only lasted 5 minutes max. Post downpour, the Boulevard had cleared out. We had the whole place to ourself!
Stolling down the Boulevard... Arrival of Chuck's! The party was already underway! :)
I already said that I've been to several soirees at Chuck's and this one was the biggest! At one point in the one bedroom apt, there was about 20 people. Now that doesn't seem like a lot to all the hardcore party people out there, but it really took me back to those college days ... Such a long time ago *ahem one year ago. ahem* Anywho!
20 people. Americans. Georgians. Canadians. A Georgian Kitten. There was a variety of beverages being passed around. A plethora of snacks (we went through at least 8 bags of chips. slightly hilarious.)
The evening soiree transformed into a giant sleepover! Not all 20 people stayed over night, thank goodness! Only 12 of us. ONLY. Two on the kitchen floor. Two in the bedroom. Four in the living room. Four in the alcove. I shared my mattress with Jordan in the living room. She actual tried to overtake my mattress, but I held my ground!
My favorite part of the function was the breakfast the next morning. It was the closest thing to an American breakfast since I left home. There was fruit salad, orange juice, omelets, toast, and pancakes!! I think that is what I have been craving the most. Did you hear that, Mom? I want pancakes when I get home! Just kidding, I'll be making them myself. Every day for a week. :) Pancakes. The only downside is there is no Aunt Jemima Syrup in Georgia. :( Maple Syrup in general here is incredibly expensive. One small bottle of syrup costs 30 GEL, about $20. Yikes! Well, Pancakes without syrup is still great in my book!
Stolling down the Boulevard... Arrival of Chuck's! The party was already underway! :)
I already said that I've been to several soirees at Chuck's and this one was the biggest! At one point in the one bedroom apt, there was about 20 people. Now that doesn't seem like a lot to all the hardcore party people out there, but it really took me back to those college days ... Such a long time ago *ahem one year ago. ahem* Anywho!
20 people. Americans. Georgians. Canadians. A Georgian Kitten. There was a variety of beverages being passed around. A plethora of snacks (we went through at least 8 bags of chips. slightly hilarious.)
Simply, a marvelous time!
The evening soiree transformed into a giant sleepover! Not all 20 people stayed over night, thank goodness! Only 12 of us. ONLY. Two on the kitchen floor. Two in the bedroom. Four in the living room. Four in the alcove. I shared my mattress with Jordan in the living room. She actual tried to overtake my mattress, but I held my ground!
My favorite part of the function was the breakfast the next morning. It was the closest thing to an American breakfast since I left home. There was fruit salad, orange juice, omelets, toast, and pancakes!! I think that is what I have been craving the most. Did you hear that, Mom? I want pancakes when I get home! Just kidding, I'll be making them myself. Every day for a week. :) Pancakes. The only downside is there is no Aunt Jemima Syrup in Georgia. :( Maple Syrup in general here is incredibly expensive. One small bottle of syrup costs 30 GEL, about $20. Yikes! Well, Pancakes without syrup is still great in my book!
A special thanks to Chuck for a wonderful send off! :) Couldn't have asked for a better night. But I still have plenty of time left for great nights to come. I'm not saying good-bye to Georgia yet.
Until next time. Adventure is out there!
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