I just returned from my first khorovats of the year 2005. We got a bit of a late start and didn't arrive at the army base to pick up Raffo til 6; nevertheless, a scrumptious dinner was on the blanket by 8. Armen brought his guitar and we sat by the fire under a clear sky chilling until 11. I'd heard that spring comes early in these parts, but I was still surprised by the luscious green the landscape on the way to Martakert. I look forward to the possibilities of spring.

julia