I had promised to log often about my stay in Armenia. It was hard to write during the past days. I know you have probably read logs about Patrick but I can’t stress how much it has affected us here in Yerevan. Tomorrow will be yet another day full of Patrick memories. We’ll be at Saghmosavank … it’s closer to heaven from there. We can connect with Patrick for sure, because he is definitely up there, in Heaven.
As for what I am doing with my time, it’s simple. I’m trying to enjoy life as it is in Armenia. Arsineh talked about highs and lows… she also mentioned smooth sailing. But what I would like to mention is the level of stress and the pace of our lives. People in Armenia are not stressed, although they would have a better reason to be. They have to assure they survival and work hard at building a country. They don’t do any of this before 10 a.m. in Yerevan. Try and get an appointment befor ten, the answer will be “shat shut a” (to early). I LOVE it!
Yesterday, Raffi K and I went up close to the border of Georgia to a village called Airoum. This is mostly populated by Armenian refugees from Baku and Sumgait. I had never been north of Gumri. Vanadzor was a great city with a vibrant population. Sort of reminded me of Yerevan in the late 90’s. It is a very industrial city with the train tracks going right through it up to Tblisi. From Vanadzor to the border, through Lori Marz I saw another Armenia; one full of colorful trees and beautiful mountains full of vegetation. It was gorgeous! The weather is very nice here. Cold and crisp!
Other than that, I have been mostly in Yerevan visiting with friends and discovering new hot spots… and believe me there are plenty!
Yerevan is a cosmopolitain city. I was walking from point A to point B in Yerevan and bumped into Aram H in front of Ani Hotel on Sayat-Nova. He introduced me to a Mexican-Armenian who was planning to attend the World Scouting Jamboree in Thailand this December with the local scouts. There was a young Hayastantsi Scout leader with him… 4 people from 4 different countries. This happens a lot.
Today is Madlene’s B-day… happy birthday to you! Remember that Patrick is smiling down at you.
As for what I am doing with my time, it’s simple. I’m trying to enjoy life as it is in Armenia. Arsineh talked about highs and lows… she also mentioned smooth sailing. But what I would like to mention is the level of stress and the pace of our lives. People in Armenia are not stressed, although they would have a better reason to be. They have to assure they survival and work hard at building a country. They don’t do any of this before 10 a.m. in Yerevan. Try and get an appointment befor ten, the answer will be “shat shut a” (to early). I LOVE it!
Yesterday, Raffi K and I went up close to the border of Georgia to a village called Airoum. This is mostly populated by Armenian refugees from Baku and Sumgait. I had never been north of Gumri. Vanadzor was a great city with a vibrant population. Sort of reminded me of Yerevan in the late 90’s. It is a very industrial city with the train tracks going right through it up to Tblisi. From Vanadzor to the border, through Lori Marz I saw another Armenia; one full of colorful trees and beautiful mountains full of vegetation. It was gorgeous! The weather is very nice here. Cold and crisp!
Other than that, I have been mostly in Yerevan visiting with friends and discovering new hot spots… and believe me there are plenty!
Yerevan is a cosmopolitain city. I was walking from point A to point B in Yerevan and bumped into Aram H in front of Ani Hotel on Sayat-Nova. He introduced me to a Mexican-Armenian who was planning to attend the World Scouting Jamboree in Thailand this December with the local scouts. There was a young Hayastantsi Scout leader with him… 4 people from 4 different countries. This happens a lot.
Today is Madlene’s B-day… happy birthday to you! Remember that Patrick is smiling down at you.
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