I saw Mount Ararat more than 10 times today. The sky is sooooo clear that you can see it from everywhere. I first noticed it on my way out of my hotel room at Parev Inn. I was locking the door andsipping out of my Maaza Mango juice when I saw her majesty looking straight at me. I was in awe. All I did for the next 5minutes was observe its beauty and power over the landscape. Everything else around me seemed small and worthless. This was the first time I felt Mt Ararad. I had seen it on several occasions, but never like this.
The day went as follows. I met with a friend from Shen NGO, then went to find a laundry-mat to wash my cloths. That was quite the adventure. I then walked past Hrabarag to visit a friend. I stopped at “Le Petit Paris” for some chocolate croissants. Then it was vernissage. It is now 3:30 p.m. I will have dinner at Alina’s, a friend we met at Saghmossavank in 2001 when as volunteers, we prepared for the opening of the Monastery. You know that the LCO reconstructed that vank. After dinner, I will meet some friends at a Jazz bar. It is Jazz month in Yerevan. A friend, Laura, will be singing next weekend, I can’t wait to hear her sing.
Three days ago, I went to see the play, Mea Culpa. It wasn't bad. There were some smart observations and the whole set design was well done. I like the acting as well as the music. What I didn't understand was why the producers had to include some popular kind of humor? This month there are full of cultural events. There are dance shows that I don't want to miss, the first is the Parekamutyun and the other…I forget what it's called. I will let you all know. You know, the weather is really nice now. You can tell that spring has arrived when the trees are budding and when the Yerevani Aghtchigner are wearing their mini skirts. I must say that the girls here are VERY beautiful.
Besides that, I've been waking up very early in the mornings. I get up at 7:00 and am out the door about 8:00-ish. I grab a Cafe au lait to go from Artridge and head out to the Land and Culture office. I do some work and around 10:00 I here the city waking up. By noon the city is full of pedestrians and Ladas. Not only Ladas, there are lots of 4x4s, Mercedes, VWs, Hondas, and more.
The only way life can get any better is when I will be established here with my family by my side. I really miss my kids and especially Lara.
The day went as follows. I met with a friend from Shen NGO, then went to find a laundry-mat to wash my cloths. That was quite the adventure. I then walked past Hrabarag to visit a friend. I stopped at “Le Petit Paris” for some chocolate croissants. Then it was vernissage. It is now 3:30 p.m. I will have dinner at Alina’s, a friend we met at Saghmossavank in 2001 when as volunteers, we prepared for the opening of the Monastery. You know that the LCO reconstructed that vank. After dinner, I will meet some friends at a Jazz bar. It is Jazz month in Yerevan. A friend, Laura, will be singing next weekend, I can’t wait to hear her sing.
Three days ago, I went to see the play, Mea Culpa. It wasn't bad. There were some smart observations and the whole set design was well done. I like the acting as well as the music. What I didn't understand was why the producers had to include some popular kind of humor? This month there are full of cultural events. There are dance shows that I don't want to miss, the first is the Parekamutyun and the other…I forget what it's called. I will let you all know. You know, the weather is really nice now. You can tell that spring has arrived when the trees are budding and when the Yerevani Aghtchigner are wearing their mini skirts. I must say that the girls here are VERY beautiful.
Besides that, I've been waking up very early in the mornings. I get up at 7:00 and am out the door about 8:00-ish. I grab a Cafe au lait to go from Artridge and head out to the Land and Culture office. I do some work and around 10:00 I here the city waking up. By noon the city is full of pedestrians and Ladas. Not only Ladas, there are lots of 4x4s, Mercedes, VWs, Hondas, and more.
The only way life can get any better is when I will be established here with my family by my side. I really miss my kids and especially Lara.
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