Last Saturday was my first month Georgianniversary, and I have already a lot of stories and feelings to share.
About Georgia, what striked me first is that Georgian people are soooooo generous and welcoming. I don't mean than French and European people are not nice, but here people give you time and attention so easily, and they don't expect nothing back. This is just Georgian style, sharing moments together and be kind to each other.
Also, food is good here. I am vegetarian but it's not a problem for me here because there are lots of veggies. I obviously tasted mushrooms Khinkali and Khachapuri, also eggplants meals... and wine is also delicious.
I went to Bakuriani and Borjomi for on-arrival training. On-arrival training was a very cool experience, I've met lots of new European friends. Now I can't wait to visit more, I want to go everywhere in Georgia. I live in Rustavi and I like this life, it's a charming city and we have everything we need here. Plus, I fell in love with Tbilisi. I love big cities, but Tbilisi is soooo charming and there are lots of places to go. It's rare to see a capital city which has a sea, mountains, old town, modern buildings and old monuments at the same time. And this sight, this night life, I really love it. I wish this country was more known in Europe, but I'm very happy that I came here without any stereotypes or expectation, and now I can learn about Georgia by myself and have my own opinion.
I started Georgian lessons, and I'm really interested in this language and alphabet which I think is beautiful. Here, it feels like anything can happen, time is not so important so I feel free to live intensely day by day. I guess it's not about what happens, but about how you receive what is happening. I've been waiting this travel for soooo long, and now I can enjoy every meeting, every Georgian places, food, or moment. About volunteer life, we have a very cool rhythm, and a lot of freedom so we can propose anything that we want to organize (events, activities with kids, visits...).This is a very great feeling to live with new people and to share moments together, talking about our culture, sharing movies or Georgian food, visiting... Special mention to my coordinator who makes me feel so comfortable. I started theatre clubs in GYE and this is a very good moment in the week for me.
I cant wait to live the rest of my experience here!
Maïlys
