August 2004

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• Armenia

  Like a Vodka-fuelled Bull in a China Shop

  08.28.04 | Permalink | Comments Off |

  Khor Virap
  The past few days have offered a litany of cultural surprises. While many of these are fascinating experiences that further open my eyes to a foreign place and people, others are nothing more than downright irritants. Iíll restrict this email to the former, more pleasant category, and save my recollection of cultural and [...]

• Armenia

  Monastery Marathon

  08.25.04 | Permalink | Comments Off |

  Ozdun church
  Although Yerevan is not yet one week old to me, I desperately needed to escape from the toils of post-communist urban life. My first taste of Armeniaís natural beauty came in the form of a day trip up to the Lori region of the country, where several ancient monastery complexes can be [...]

• Armenia

  Of Mobsters and Microbes

  08.23.04 | Permalink | Comments Off |

  Sanahin Monastery.
  After weeks of anticipation (and weblog stasis) I have finally arrived in Yerevan, Armeniaómy home for the next six months. From here I will be conducting research on the privatization of essential utilities, namely energy and water, for my masterís thesis.
  Arriving early in the morning last Thursday, my first few [...]