It is the Kenats (Genats in Western Armenian, both meaning "cheers" when you are drinking) Festival this weekend, and last night it was great. I am too pooped to go again tonight. There was constant live music from what must have been dozens of musicians, food, fireworks, and of course, drinking! Cognac, wine and beer. Everyone was enjoying themselves in Republic Square, up Abovyan (which was closed) and Aznavour Square. What a party! Families eating and dancing till late, with cotton candy and Grand Candy for the kids. I've never seen so many people in the square I think. I got a great shot of the National Art/History Museum building with fireworks on it and exploding above it.

Today was a lot of fun with a couple people over for crepes. It is nice to get together in the home for a change. Then we went with Chuck, an American who's been living here for 7 years to visit his friend in a village on the way to Khor Virap. We took a mini-van there and ate some more delicious food (we couldn't resist this light, delicious, interesting food) and checking on the blueberry plants I had given him. It was an interesting village, with half Assyrian population and his next door neighbor was a German who had come and retired in Armenia! Now I am just happy to be sitting at home, relaxing.