September 10, 2023
Tourist stuff in Kutaisi
The hotel had a really good buffet breakfast. We ate rather late so we didn't end up eating again until an early supper.
After breakfast we set out on foot to see some of the city's attractions. First stop was the somewhat over the top Colchis Fountain.
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Then it was a long walk up a hill to the Bagrati Cathedral. It was built in the eleventh century and underwent significant restoration in the nineteen fifties. The restoration didn't please UNESCO and it has lost its world heritage status.
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Back in town we sought out a mural depicting a woman making khachapuri, the traditional flat bread stuffed with cheese and other ingredients.
Finally a rather drab selection of Soviet era sculptures. Best was the acrobat but the light made it very difficult to get a decent shot.
After a simple supper it was time for the Springboks to take on Scotland.
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Final score 18-3 in favour of South Africa, after a tight first half the Boks managed to assert dominance in the second half.
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In Queensland and New South Wales the game is Rugby League which is played in schools and junior clubs as well as the professional game.
In the other States Australian Rules is the game. I would not be surprised if there were more playing Soccer than Rugby Union here so basically we are punching well above our weight in Rugby Union which is why we seldom beat the All Blacks.
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