September 1 was the first day of school.
I just watched the news and saw all sorts of odd back-to-school rituals I have never seen before: Numerous parents of first graders video-taping their kids in class; students giving their teachers flowers and gifts; doves and balloons being set free; fireworks at night (what else is new?). The only familiar thing was insane traffic in the morning.
I picked up my ownership certificate for my place today. Tomorrow I will start painting the living room, kitchen, and hallway so later on this week the air conditioning unit can be installed. I met one of my neighbors, a nice woman who told me I could call her if I ever need anything. Most of the neighbors always leave their front doors open. Great security I suppose, sort of like Neighborhood Watch in Toronto.
I fulfilled my monthly getaway trip this past weekend with a few friends and relatives. We dropped by Jermuk and then headed over to Sisian where we stayed at Ofelya's bed and breakfast (nothing that special). We visited Shake Waterfall, St. Hovhanness Church (a.k.a. Sisavan), Aghudi Memorial, Vorotnavank Monestary (great church being reconstructed), and the hot springs not too far from it. We also visited a few Sisiantsi friends, including crazy Ashot the painter.
My female relative shocked all of Sisian by driving a Jeep with 4 male passengers. We kept hearing "Aghchik e!" (It's a girl!). Sadly, the roads in Sisian are in horrible condition. After a trip like this, when returning to Yerevan, you understand why so many people leave these other Armenian cities to come here. Yerevan is constantly progressing, but these other areas truly need lots of help.
The drive through my favorite province of Vayots Dzor was beautiful as usual. Coming back to Yerevan we entered the Araratian province just in time to see the gorgeous sunset and a clear view of Ararat. AWESOME SIGHT!
Today was hot! Looks like we'll have up to 38 celsius/100 fahrenheit in the next few days. I think I prefer breezy Sisian right now.
I just watched the news and saw all sorts of odd back-to-school rituals I have never seen before: Numerous parents of first graders video-taping their kids in class; students giving their teachers flowers and gifts; doves and balloons being set free; fireworks at night (what else is new?). The only familiar thing was insane traffic in the morning.
I picked up my ownership certificate for my place today. Tomorrow I will start painting the living room, kitchen, and hallway so later on this week the air conditioning unit can be installed. I met one of my neighbors, a nice woman who told me I could call her if I ever need anything. Most of the neighbors always leave their front doors open. Great security I suppose, sort of like Neighborhood Watch in Toronto.
I fulfilled my monthly getaway trip this past weekend with a few friends and relatives. We dropped by Jermuk and then headed over to Sisian where we stayed at Ofelya's bed and breakfast (nothing that special). We visited Shake Waterfall, St. Hovhanness Church (a.k.a. Sisavan), Aghudi Memorial, Vorotnavank Monestary (great church being reconstructed), and the hot springs not too far from it. We also visited a few Sisiantsi friends, including crazy Ashot the painter.
My female relative shocked all of Sisian by driving a Jeep with 4 male passengers. We kept hearing "Aghchik e!" (It's a girl!). Sadly, the roads in Sisian are in horrible condition. After a trip like this, when returning to Yerevan, you understand why so many people leave these other Armenian cities to come here. Yerevan is constantly progressing, but these other areas truly need lots of help.
The drive through my favorite province of Vayots Dzor was beautiful as usual. Coming back to Yerevan we entered the Araratian province just in time to see the gorgeous sunset and a clear view of Ararat. AWESOME SIGHT!
Today was hot! Looks like we'll have up to 38 celsius/100 fahrenheit in the next few days. I think I prefer breezy Sisian right now.
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