It was a very interesting weekend.
Friday after work and a long walk, we had asked the new babysitter to stay with the kids for the FIRST time ever, so we could enjoy a night out with a couple of friends. So we walked towards Monte Crysto to meet some French-Armenian friends who had moved to Armenia in 1999. Pretty cool place. On the way, we spotted a bran new hotel called Europe (or something) we went in to see a beautiful very modern building with excellent reception. The big orange silky curtains behind the beautifully crafted reception desk were a fresh site in Armenia. The General Manager, a Lebanese guy, informed us that it had just opened and the Lebanese Armenian owner was very nice. We decided we would come back for some drinks another day. By the way, prices started from $70.
So we finally made it to Monte (as it is called by the regulars). Met the friends and what did we see, Raffi and father Richard Hovanissians sitting with Libaridian and the owner, Mike. What an interesting encounter seeing the former advisor of LTP sitting at the same table as the Former MFA. You know how you�ve always read about those cafes in Paris or NY where some writers or intellectuals gathered and met�. That�s exactly how it felt. Here I am sitting several feet from these very influential Armenian individuals. WOW!
Anyhow, just wanted to say that we also met a friend who had gone to the US to study and was back home for the summer. You may some day, hopefully, meet her on this log� keep an eye out for Shusham Avakyan.
Saturday, as I had mentioned, was my 33rd birthday� that�s crucifixion year (or something). I�ve always shared my birthday with a cousin and another friend. I thought it would be different in Yerevan. Guess what, it was the 33rd birthday of a new friend I met in Yerevan and� and � my favorite Hayastantsi actor/director Michael Boghossian who has debuted his new film on that same day at Kino Moscwa. To keep it short, I spent my birthday with about 17 friends from Lebanon, Canada, Georgia, Armenia, Cyprus, Syria, Iran and France. George Bush would not approve of this company! We were at Hin Yerevan, one of my favorite spots in Armenia� their new feature, a dance group that entertains and invites you to dance.
That�s it for now� COME TO ARMENIA!
Friday after work and a long walk, we had asked the new babysitter to stay with the kids for the FIRST time ever, so we could enjoy a night out with a couple of friends. So we walked towards Monte Crysto to meet some French-Armenian friends who had moved to Armenia in 1999. Pretty cool place. On the way, we spotted a bran new hotel called Europe (or something) we went in to see a beautiful very modern building with excellent reception. The big orange silky curtains behind the beautifully crafted reception desk were a fresh site in Armenia. The General Manager, a Lebanese guy, informed us that it had just opened and the Lebanese Armenian owner was very nice. We decided we would come back for some drinks another day. By the way, prices started from $70.
So we finally made it to Monte (as it is called by the regulars). Met the friends and what did we see, Raffi and father Richard Hovanissians sitting with Libaridian and the owner, Mike. What an interesting encounter seeing the former advisor of LTP sitting at the same table as the Former MFA. You know how you�ve always read about those cafes in Paris or NY where some writers or intellectuals gathered and met�. That�s exactly how it felt. Here I am sitting several feet from these very influential Armenian individuals. WOW!
Anyhow, just wanted to say that we also met a friend who had gone to the US to study and was back home for the summer. You may some day, hopefully, meet her on this log� keep an eye out for Shusham Avakyan.
Saturday, as I had mentioned, was my 33rd birthday� that�s crucifixion year (or something). I�ve always shared my birthday with a cousin and another friend. I thought it would be different in Yerevan. Guess what, it was the 33rd birthday of a new friend I met in Yerevan and� and � my favorite Hayastantsi actor/director Michael Boghossian who has debuted his new film on that same day at Kino Moscwa. To keep it short, I spent my birthday with about 17 friends from Lebanon, Canada, Georgia, Armenia, Cyprus, Syria, Iran and France. George Bush would not approve of this company! We were at Hin Yerevan, one of my favorite spots in Armenia� their new feature, a dance group that entertains and invites you to dance.
That�s it for now� COME TO ARMENIA!
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