So much happening. I attended a lecture during the week at AUA given by Dr Vahakn Dadrian on the current state of the Armenian Genocide. I must say he�s the best speaker I have heard so far, and is probably one of the very best in the world. The presentation was informative, delivered with passion and with use of lots of examples. Dr Dadrian went through his experiences in Karabagh and even though he was exhausted (he had arrived back to Yerevan an hour before the lecture) he delivered an excellent speech. The Q&A that followed was also quite good. I was frantically taking notes while Madlene kept asking me for more paper. The lecture was followed by a relaxing dinner with Madlene & Co.

Work is great, it�s so busy I love it, the busier the better. I will have a lot to do over the next couple of weeks, visiting Artisans, manufacturers, and practice my Armenian skills, which isn�t crash hot, but vochinch. Over the winter I want to start reading Armenian and concentrate on improving it.

I also had my first meeting with my neighbours this week which was rather funny. I knew most of them but the meeting reminded me of the Body Corporate meetings I used to attend back in Sydney. It�s good to see that the neighbours are in agreement for improving the building. The first step will be to place a security door at the entrance and they�re even talking about remonding (remodelling) the stairs. Wow just think, permanent lighting on the first floor, no more graffiti on the walls and no usage of the hallway as a bathroom outlet? We also all signed an agreement to extend our flats and have the council people approve it. This will make each flat larger by approx 40 sq.m. but of course won�t commence till spring next year. Which reminds me, will they finish these roads before the first snowfall?