Location: Borjomi [Republic of Georgia]
Week 126….
Transportation
On Wednesday, I took a day trip to ვარძია (Vardzia), and a few places on the way: $55.56. That’s the cost of hiring a private driver for half a day, driving over 250km, and waiting on us to look around. That’s also me paying the whole fare; if anyone else that was willing to pay (with money) came along, it would be split with them. Considering what we got, I’d call that a pretty good deal.
Accommodation
I’m still with my hosts in ბორჯომი (Borjomi): $9.80 per day. This includes 2-3 meals per day as well as informal Georgian lessons. It’s amazing!
Other
Travel insurance: $3.15 per day.
VPN: $0.26 per day.
Amazon Prime: $0.33 per day.
This blog: $0.31 per day.
Skype: $0.08 per day.
Chase Sapphire Reserve: $0.41 per day.
Passport: $0.03 per day.
Password manager: $0.16 per day.
On Wednesday, we went to the Vardzia historical site: $7.19. Adult tickets are normally $4.90, but now (due to fewer tourists) it’s half price. I paid for 3 adults and a child. Considering my companions brought food with us, I thought it only fair to compensate them. Also, they’re Georgians, and could really use some subsidies.
Summary
| Week 126 | ||||||||
| Category | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Total |
| Travel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Lodging | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 68.6 |
| Food | 0 | 7.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.14 | 5.64 | 13.92 |
| Other | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.73 | 11.92 | 4.73 | 40.3 |
| Total | 14.53 | 21.67 | 14.53 | 14.53 | 14.53 | 78.42 | 20.17 | 178.38 |
So this week ended up not being super cheap due to the trip. Sometimes you have to be a tourist. See you all next week….
