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Sun, 20 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 18 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Views [2660] | Comments [4]
I think I saved the best for last unknowingly. I've been a real purist about not taking any tours while I'm here. I picture the mile-high buses crawling through the narrow village towns booting burros, pigs and cows out of the way. And believe me, they ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Fri, 18 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Views [2304]
I get lots of comments on how you all are enjoying these articles and waiting for the next one to come out. And I realize that it's been over two days since I've written. I have been having some great adventures over the last few days that ended late ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Fri, 18 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Photo Gallery
Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries
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Fri, 18 May 2007 | By randomstance | Views [720]
Things to say, let's go play: Kezee shat ge seerem - I like you very much Hookis - my dear (literally my soul) Hoc yegoor - come here Air-tank - let's go... ...Eat - jasheenk (or) oodenk ...Dance - bareenk ...Sleep - bargeenk ...Play - khagh-... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Fri, 18 May 2007 | By randomstance | Views [739]
Basic Greeting Words: * Parev = hello * Ench Bes es? = How are you? * Lav em = I'm well * Shat lav em = I'm very well! * Took ench bes ek? = How are you? (plural/formal) * Toon ench bes es? = How are you? (sing./informal) * Paree = good (like ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tue, 15 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Views [2971] | Comments [4]
A very interesting thing is happening with me. I hit Monday and realized that my trip was in its final week. I am very ready to be home in so many ways. I miss Kristina, our children and grandchildren so much. And I miss our friends as well. So I thought ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Tue, 15 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Photo Gallery
Day Trips
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Sun, 13 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Photo Gallery
At Opera Square
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Sat, 12 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Views [2871] | Comments [3]
Jack Datisman is Ukrainian by descent. I think he is the second generation born in the U.S. Before I left, he sent me an email with some very sound advice - I know he was thinking about my welfare and I took his words to heart. Jack first warned me that ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Fri, 11 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Photo Gallery
Dilijan and Ijevan
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Fri, 11 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Views [1884] | Comments [2]
So I am really traveling now. I made a productive decision to leave Yerevan and come to Tavush Province. This area that I'm in is so much like Switzerland must be. There are sharp valleys with houses and towns up and down both sides. Fast raging rivers ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Fri, 11 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Views [1857]
This seems like so long ago, this will be a short article. I finally did get to Sisian about a week ago if I remember correctly. It was a long ride in a marshrutka (mini-van) and I didn't know if we'd have any stops so I didn't drink any water for hours ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Tue, 8 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Views [1015] | Comments [10]
My good friend, Steve Snyder, and I talked a lot about blending in before I left. We figured that I knew enough about Armenia not to dress totally out of synch, that I looked Armenia enough and that I had enough of the language to blend in. Well, not ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Tue, 8 May 2007 | By markarianlawrence | Photo Gallery
Sisian Area
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