Merry Christmas! Late for American Christmas, early for Armenian. I had a nice Christmas, crepes at Niziblians house for breakfast, flirting with his little baby. I am making progress with her smiling and kind of winking at me. (Watch out Raff!). Then a nice Christmas dinner, and made my way home for the arrival of a friend from DC. The flight was an hour and a half late, for reasons not explained to them, so I got to bed a little late, but today I made up for it with a nap. The final payment was done on the apartment I am buying for someone as well, and I got the keys, so that is finished. Nice not to have to carry my passport with me anymore -- just in case.

I got more great reports about the progress the airport is making. I am really looking forward to seeing the changes next month when I fly out. Abris Eduardo Eurnikian! (the Armenian from Argentina who is running the airport now).

Did I mention my personal assistant is working out great? She is very responsible and taking care of lots of little errands I can't (don't want to) deal with. Next she will tackle getting my water contracts signed, and bringing payments up to date.