We had a gathering on Saturday night with AVC (Armenian Volunteer Corps); it was a function to say good-bye to the old volunteers (my group) and to congratulate the new volunteers for completing their 1 month training. We (my group) also had our second last meeting this morning since we have just less than one month left in the program. It was time to reflect on our achievements for the year and how to re adjust for those going back to their respective countries. Since I�m planning to stay a little while longer the latter won�t apply to me just yet.

In fact just about an hour ago I handed over my students to the new volunteer who will carry on teaching those youths from �Duty to Live�. We all gave each other huge bear hugs and really it was great to see them all again.

I have also recovered from all the hiking I�ve been doing for the past 8 days which is just as well cause I found out a couple of days ago that my cousin and her family are arriving from LA tonight.