On Sunday, I embarked on my first real adventure while in Armenia— touring Tatev. Yes, I am aware that other Lehigh interns are doing crazier things like climbing volcanoes and backpacking through remote jungles, but for me, traveling nearly four hours outside of the city with a group of complete strangers was a big leap. However, temporary…
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Day 27: Etchmiadzin
During the Saturday swelter (104° mind you), who knew the best way to pass the day would be taking stuffy public transit to an even hotter region in order to walk around under the midday sun? All sarcasm aside, I couldn’t have asked for a better Saturday. Yes, it was hot and yes, I may…
Day 25: Déjà vu
It was not my intent to revive French expressions through this blog, but there are no better words to describe my day. Stylistically, French evokes more images in my mind as well, but that’s just my inner linguist talking. How I Feel When I Admit These Things The Streamlined, Bullet-Pointed List Version of my Day: Arrived…
Day 21: History Museum of Armenia
Yesterday, I decided to fly solo and check out the National History Museum of Armenia. For a mere 300 AMD (approx. $0.75), I set out to roam the galleries and soak up all the knowledge my brain could hold. In order not to bore you, I’ve divided this post into two sections: general impressions and…
Day 19: 4th of July in the Red, Blue and “Apricot”
In case you didn’t know, red, blue and “apricot” (orange) are the three colors that make up the Armenian flag! For the first time in my life, I spent the Fourth of July just like everyone else that doesn’t live in the United States— working. However, I did rock the red lip+ white crochet Oxfords…
Day 18 (Part 2): A Mysterious Evening Excursion
Upon returning home from work, Hayk informed me that I should “maybe wear something nice, because you are [I was] going somewhere.” With that incredibly vague suggestion, I changed into a nicer high-low dress and attempted to make myself presentable after a long day at work. A few hours later, Meri, my host mother and…
Day 18: Bucket List?
Since it is now Day 18, I have begun contemplating the idea of making a “Yerevan Bucket List” in order to squeeze in everything I would like to see and do before I leave in 37 days (which is entirely too soon!). My recent interest in making my blog look more aesthetically appealing (notice any…
Day 12: Food Poisoning, and Blood Tests, and Rice! Oh my!
Wednesday evening, when I was planning on adding updates to my blog, I set a new personal record on how ill I could become within a few, short hours. I rarely get sick, so I think my body feels the needs to malfunction on an even grander scale when I do. I’ll spare you the…
Lake Sevan Mishap: Part 2
Success at last!
Lake Sevan Mishap: Part 1
My (host) aunt’s friend drove us to the beach…in his taxi. While we were there, the front right tire sunk into the sand and was only made worse when he tried to drive out of it. The only reasonable solution? Cut out a seat belt for a DIY tow rope.
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