Re-Remond

I have noticed a funny tendency for shops and restaurants in Yerevan to remodel their stores, even though it had been remodeled a couple of years back and looks fine. Or a shop will rent a space that was remodeled completely and looks great, when a dump is available next door. It's just odd to me, especially in a country where resources are limited and a place is doing good business already.

Another funny thing I've experienced more and more is being asked directions. Now in the winter perhaps I blend in better, but in the summer I can be wearing shorts and flip-flops and get asked directions. I suspect these are not people from Yerevan - and that they think some Yerevantsis are dressing like that nowadays, but can't tell for sure.