First of all, I must apologize for the recent period of blog neglect. A hectic work week combined with a weekend trek to Karabagh is to blame. As an apologetic token I offer a brand spanking new header image. I hope you enjoy.
Secondly, Karabaghóan autonomous Armenian enclave within the borders of Azerbaijanóprovided much [...]
Personal update: contrary to popular belief, I am still alive. I might be somewhat unrecognizable, considering I’ve lost at least ten pounds and am sporting a good week’s worth of facial scruff. But after one solid week of food-related illness, I finally feel well enough to sit upright for an extended period of [...]
The ants are really big, too.
Some peculiarities of Armenian culture are worthy of a journal entry all to themselves. Others are not. Here is a short list of the latter:
Ketchup on pizza: Americaís favourite condiment is gaining popularity in Armenia, although in ways that would make some Yankees cringe. Of course, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]