Home ---TRIP: Armenia & Georgia 2007

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Looking forward to a great trip!
2 Day one in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, and I see Mt. Ararat from my hotel window.
3 Mt. Ararat looms over the Capitol of Yerevan. Armenia has a population of about 3,000,000. Armenia proclaimed itself Christian in about 300AD and is the oldest Christian country in the world. The orthodox church has great power and influence.
4 I hit the streets of Yerevan which turns out to be clean and safe. The people of Armenia seem very friendly and helpful to English speakers.
5 City center in Yerevan. On March 12, 1922, the Soviets joined Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to form the Transcaucasian Soviet Socialist Republic, which became part of the USSR.
6 Another view of the city center. There are very few tourists in Armenia but they are welcome and Im sure many more tourists will discover Armenia.
7 Another view of the main plaza.
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9 The Cascade, a project of steps and gardens leading to the 50th Anniversary of Soviet Armenia Monument. The last part of the gardens is still a work in process. Thanks to Wim (fellow traveler) for the information on this monument.
10 Typical street scene in Yerevan. Cable cars are still in use.
11 Statue in front of the Matenadaran Library which houses over 12,000 rare manuscripts.
12 Another typical street scene. The Russian influence is always present and most Armenians speak both Russian and Armenian.
13 While wandering the streets I visit this small and very interesting bookstore and buy some postcards.
14 Still wandering around the streets.
15 Typical merchant selling vegetables.
16 City workers still use scythes to cut weeds in the city.
17 Lunch with my new friends Jane, Kevin and Patrick brings a beautiful chocolate sundae.
18 We head off with our tour guide Naria.
19 A stop at a view site. We were hoping for a view of Mt. Ararat but its clouded over.
20 We come at the right time of year and the countryside is beautiful.