Everyone we met was so kind and hospitable that both Arun and I were deeply saddened to 
leave the country. Our driver who took us to Qobustan insisted that we keep his cellphone number for our next visit to Baki. He chatted with us for the entire 4 hours we spent on our roadtrip. He was so eager to show off his country, and was very excited to talk about old Indian films with us.
leave the country. Our driver who took us to Qobustan insisted that we keep his cellphone number for our next visit to Baki. He chatted with us for the entire 4 hours we spent on our roadtrip. He was so eager to show off his country, and was very excited to talk about old Indian films with us. (Incidently, for pictures of Qobustan and our extended photo album: Go to http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=frzy7ll.71q1c0hl&x=0&y=-y5f2ge&localeid=en_US )
When we changed from the Sheridan to another hotel (Saturday was on our own buck!) the hotel owner was so apologetic about the fumes from his newly varnished hardwood floors that he immediately booked us another hotel. He even escorted us over and carried our luggage! He also insisted that the next time we visit Baki, that we stay at Noah's Ark Hotel, and you know what? We totally will!
Most of all, we absolutely adore our friends. Idamir hooked us up with an amazing guide a
t the museums he took us to. He also took us to an AMAZING Azeri restaurant and kept the food and drinks flowing all night! We had appetizers-galore: yougurt, cheese, pomegranate, bread... and a whole bunch of other stuff that I loved and Arun didn't want to 'fill-up' on. Then of course came the traditional 'Sadz' which is grilled eggplants, tomatos, chillis and chicken and lamb on a huge platter. It comes with lavash and it was GOOD!
t the museums he took us to. He also took us to an AMAZING Azeri restaurant and kept the food and drinks flowing all night! We had appetizers-galore: yougurt, cheese, pomegranate, bread... and a whole bunch of other stuff that I loved and Arun didn't want to 'fill-up' on. Then of course came the traditional 'Sadz' which is grilled eggplants, tomatos, chillis and chicken and lamb on a huge platter. It comes with lavash and it was GOOD!
We ordered an extra round of fish kabobs and chicken kabobs and ate till we were stuffed silly. And again- the best part was the company! We had such great conversation with Kevin and Derrick and Idamir that HOURS flitted away.
And, of course, we had Anoosh; whose recommendations Arun completely ignored. If Anoosh told Arun to stay away from a 
restaurant- well, Arun was sure to go and say it was the BEST meal ever. It was all good ribbing and we had an absolute blast with him at a Lebanese restaurant that served 22 courses (ridiculous! and good!) and at a great Georgian restaurant.
restaurant- well, Arun was sure to go and say it was the BEST meal ever. It was all good ribbing and we had an absolute blast with him at a Lebanese restaurant that served 22 courses (ridiculous! and good!) and at a great Georgian restaurant. Not enough can be said about Anoosh and all our friends in Baki! We had an absolute blast!
What an awesome trip! I love the pictures! Definitely learned a lot about Azerbaijan...and, Antara, love the coat!
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