Hospitable people

You can arrive hot and sweaty at your guesthouse after a lengthy marshrutka ride, sitting on the green patio and plied with pancakes and scalding hot cups of tea, without inquiry or payment, on your first foray outside of Tbilisi. This, it turns out, is a rather common event in Georgia that is gave by the hospitable people.

In reality, it appears that this is the best approach in the majority of cases. The guesthouse is completely filled or you're utterly lost and in need of a driver to get you to your destination: three cups of tea, two slices of cake, and one extra for the road. While these acts of kindness of hospitable people were frequently carried out in a matter-of-fact manner and with a harsh demeanor, they remain among the most memorable memories of many tourists' journeys.

For ages, Georgians have had a reputation for being a pleasant people. At home, in the village, and on the street, the hospitality is evident. Georgians also have a national monument, Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia), which is a symbol of kindness and hospitality and overlooks the metropolis.