Everything is a major discovery these days.
Oh look they have this or that! For instance, we were looking for bio baby food with no added sugar and such, we found it! We then started looking for toys and gadgets for the kids. They have a Barbie store, not that our daughters are encouraged to play with the plastic icon. We were wondering what we should ask our parents to bring along when they come to Armenia this summer� nothing really. They even have canned hommus and zaatar (for the middle easterners).
The other day we went to the Persian market and bought a coffee peculator for about $27. We are now looking for some good coffee. The one we found is a German brand� not bad, but I miss my Caf� Rico who imported fair trade coffee and � (torrifier) (how do you say the roasting process???)
What have we been doing these past few days you say? Well after having Mexican food at Cactus, we went bowling with a few friends. Although it was way past her bed time, Amassia had a blast bowling!! This place is open 24 hours� guess where we�ll pass our time this winter? We also attended a special ceremony celebrating the 4th anniversary of the �Francophonie� (that�s French speaking) in Armenia. Did you know there is a French Kindergarten and University but no elementary or high school here in Armenia? We gotta change that! We also went to the 100th anniversary of Aram Khachadurian. The National philharmonic orchestra performed at the American University of Armenia.
Today was just another great day with the family. Our Sundays are looking like this: wake up and spend some time with the girls in bed. Get ready and pass by the Gatoghigeh church on the way to Artbridge (Amassia and Varanta�s favorite place) for breakfast. Meet friends and have a not-so-stressful morning (right Alex?). Then wonder aimlessly around town. Pass by Vernissage. Talk to people. Buy a thing here and there. Sit at a caf� and enjoy a mango juice or ice cream. Finally meet some friends for supper or just some drinks at the Opera park. Today we spent a $100 and bought books, carpet, vases, jewelry, a bag woven out of kilim (hand made by a fashion designer) and a soviet style winter hat for me.
How great is life?
Oh look they have this or that! For instance, we were looking for bio baby food with no added sugar and such, we found it! We then started looking for toys and gadgets for the kids. They have a Barbie store, not that our daughters are encouraged to play with the plastic icon. We were wondering what we should ask our parents to bring along when they come to Armenia this summer� nothing really. They even have canned hommus and zaatar (for the middle easterners).
The other day we went to the Persian market and bought a coffee peculator for about $27. We are now looking for some good coffee. The one we found is a German brand� not bad, but I miss my Caf� Rico who imported fair trade coffee and � (torrifier) (how do you say the roasting process???)
What have we been doing these past few days you say? Well after having Mexican food at Cactus, we went bowling with a few friends. Although it was way past her bed time, Amassia had a blast bowling!! This place is open 24 hours� guess where we�ll pass our time this winter? We also attended a special ceremony celebrating the 4th anniversary of the �Francophonie� (that�s French speaking) in Armenia. Did you know there is a French Kindergarten and University but no elementary or high school here in Armenia? We gotta change that! We also went to the 100th anniversary of Aram Khachadurian. The National philharmonic orchestra performed at the American University of Armenia.
Today was just another great day with the family. Our Sundays are looking like this: wake up and spend some time with the girls in bed. Get ready and pass by the Gatoghigeh church on the way to Artbridge (Amassia and Varanta�s favorite place) for breakfast. Meet friends and have a not-so-stressful morning (right Alex?). Then wonder aimlessly around town. Pass by Vernissage. Talk to people. Buy a thing here and there. Sit at a caf� and enjoy a mango juice or ice cream. Finally meet some friends for supper or just some drinks at the Opera park. Today we spent a $100 and bought books, carpet, vases, jewelry, a bag woven out of kilim (hand made by a fashion designer) and a soviet style winter hat for me.
How great is life?
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