Raffi, I am happy to say that it is not all that hot in Yerevan yet. The rain has consistently kept us somewhat cool. Thank God! Everyone seems to be complaining about how much it rains for July, but I welcome it.

I just picked up my cousin Sharis and my grandmother at the airport last night. It is difficult enough for a young healthy person to fly from America to Armenia. I do not know how my grandmother made it. I was watching them as they came in and waited to pass through the passport check. I saw people bumping my grandmother, cutting in front of her, and simply watched her walking painfully down steps. One thing I suppose we take forgranted in the US is how much the elderly get taken care of in America. I'm just glad I have an elevator in my building or my grandmother was going to cab it to Hotel Armenia and get put up for the night.

But it is truly a pleasure having them. Sharis is a few computers down checking her e-mail and already trying to figure out how the law degree she'll get in three years will help her to practice in Armenia. So far she says she has the best impression of Armenia and looking forward the 2 weeks she's here, short but sweet. Another one is sucked in!