An extremely popular food in Georgia is called
“Khachapuri,” which is basically VERY
cheesy bread. Baked with layers of a cheese and egg mixture. It’s sold at
practically every corner. I think it’s
delicious.
At our orientation during our first week in Georgia, all of
the upcoming English teachers were given basic Georgian language lessons. Back to elementary school, basically. There was a café across from our hotel, and I
wanted to try out some basic phrases.
. As far I mapped out this tidy little dialogue in my
head. I would say, “It’s nice to meet
you….how are you….I am from… have a good morning….”
But by the time I walked in I was extremely nervous and felt
so out of place that of course I blanked everything. All I could remember how to say was “cheesy
bread” and “My name is Tashia.” Since the very kind shopkeepers (3 women) kept prompting me to practice
speaking….. I just kept saying these phrases over and over again. Needless to say, they sold me the cheesy
bread. As far as I could tell, the bakery was owned
by a family, a daughter, her mother and grandmother. I felt like an idiot, but thankfully they
were gracious enough to teach me some new words. Now I know how to say “shakari,” -- sugar.
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