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| The Presidential Palace neighborhood posesses some interesting contrast |
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| Abandoned buildings amongst the occupied but deteriorating residences |
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| Hotel for $30 per night including (almost always) running water |
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| A quiet street |
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| Kardanakhi Turn |
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| Not as much contrast, but it's still there |
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| "41" was the winning candidate of the October presidential election |
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| One drab, deteriorating complex after another |
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| Yet, they are very well designed, and must have been excellent when new |
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| Our building on Zakaraidze Str |
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| From the 7th floor |
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| Over the years each flat has been altered by its residents |
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| From ground level |
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| One of the numerous exterior stairwells with semi-enclosed lifts |
When I mention the consistent failure of American cities, I am referring to the ones I am familiar with. I know there are very good metro/subway/underground systems there, but I've never had the advantage to experience one firsthand.
Sent from my Olivetti Lettera 22
