Where did the past 5 weeks go? I didn't even realize how long it has been since I logged. August flew by way too fast, and we went from +35c to about +16c in a matter of days. It has already snowed heavily in Javakhk.

I'll keep this short until I write a proper log. I just wanted to let my friends know that I'm alive. I've been swamped in work, and every time I get some free time I just want to get as far away as possible from the computer.

I have to say bravo to Madlene and Art for not going to Turkey for their vacation. I've heard stories of the local travel agencies pressuring diaspora/expat Armenians into taking Turkish vacations. (Of course many of the locals don't see anything wrong with it, and according to 2 stories I've seen on 2 different television channels, Armenians alone have contributed more than half a million dollars towards the Turkish economy by vacationing there within the past few months.)

Anyway, I'm planning on a couple of my own getaways within the coming weeks. Clothing, food and work-related shopping are definitely my priorities.

Sort of off topic, but you can find peanut butter, a variety of Campell's soup, and Old el Paso refried beans at Europe Supermarket here in Yerevan. I had to mention this cause I've seen a couple of travel sites that mention how "there is no peanut butter in Armenia, so bring it with you if you really need it."

Okee dokee, time to sleep. Another long day of work tomorrow. I promise to write when I finish this current project in a couple of days.

Oh ya .... Raffi N, please share your thoughts on the concert the "goroz" gave last night.