I scheduled my visit so I would arrive Oct 14, 2011 in the morning. As that is Mtshketa Day, Not sure what the holiday is celebrating. One source said "Historic capital of Tbilisi Day" and a second one said "Mtskhetoba (the celebration of the day of Christ’s Robe) celebrated in Mtksheta Svetitskhoveli Cathedral while publicly the holiday is celebrated in Mtskheta’s streets and squares. Musical concerts, exhibitions and sport competitions take place throughout the day concluding with a Gala concert." Either way, no school that day and my sister can meet me at the airport. She figured I can find my own way back to the airport when I leave.
Oct 12 Toledo OH USA to Chicago 600 PM 605 PM
Oct 12 Chicago IL USA to Istanbul 1020 PM 505 PM
Oct 13 Istanbul Turkey to Tbilisi 1130 PM 245AM
Then home
Oct 31 Tbilisi to Istanbul 520AM 550 AM
Oct 31 Istanbul Turkey to Chicago 1130AM 440 PM
Oct 31 Chicago USA to Toledo 820 PM 1015PM
And it only cost $1160
