Armenia Day 7 and last one. A trip to remember

I loved that there were flowers everywhere in Armenia - This is in Garni, the last pagan temple to stand in Armenia

This was also taken in Garni. On that note, trees of pomegranate are also called Trees of Life :)

Red Leaves... *sigh*

I know this post is too flowery, but I had to mention how much I love daisies

Garni - looking at the valley, there is a river called Avazan

The rocks are something aren't they - Garni

Garni, the last pagan temple to remain in Armenia after all were destroyed once Christianity was accepted as a state religion in the year 301

Oh Yeah

This is Geghard church, a church part carved in the rock part built, Truly a wonder. I loved this church. 

Geghard church, notice how all churches have 4 columns and a window on top. Tradition. We were lucky that our Tourist guide chanted in this church manifesting how it echoes. A really touching moment.

"Wish upon" tree. You basically hang anything from your clothing or belongings near a holy place, in this case Geghard. Oh one person even put an "always" nylon paper :P I put a wet wipe :$

This is taken with my phone btw, my camera's battery died on me. Beautiful sight indeed, this is Avazan river near Geghard

Geghard church, part carved part built by 2 dynasties

Bread with some sugar inside, really delicious.

And this was my last stop, the cascade, but I did not go up those stairs, I truly was tired hehe

Last 5 photos were taken with my phone so :/ bare with me. Anywho, I want to thank you guys for following up on those last 7 days, it's the 2nd time I travel blog, and first time I do it in that way. I really enjoyed it, every time I shot a photo I was thinking of you and you and you... I know am a very amateur photographer, but I do hope I was able to translate the beauty I saw in Armenia (Yerevan, Sevan, Garni, Ejmiyatzin, Geghard, Ararat Valley, etc...)

And for those who are expecting a souvenir from me, they're with me, some of you I will see on Tuesday, stalk you then ;)

Armenia Day 4 - Independence day

At one point I was having doubts whether to visit Armenia or not, but after today, my doubts have been murdered and buried in Jupiter!

Today, my cousin's friends and us went to Lake Sevan, then Dilijan...

Before we embark on today's journey, I want to say that I started my day with very good news (in hope that they will become great soon), and I had the stupidest smile in the morning :)

Finally, I am loving the fact that I am sharing photos with you guys, it is making my experience a whole lot more enjoyable. Thank you.

Hand carved stone, Armenia is very famous for it, it is clear from all the carvings in their churches

Sevanavank Monastery, legend says a princess built it because she was in love with a monk

Painter looking out towards lake Sevan - highest lake in Europe, more than 2000 meters above sea level

All touristic monuments in Armenia have a big board that describe the place
and give a little history, This project is supported by USAID

Pomegranate looking out at lake Sevan

Lake Sevan is huge, treated like a beach with many resorts and water activities

Indicating how big the fish are that they're selling. So many of these kids on the road

Many small corn snacks in the middle of nowhere

Dilijan has been added to one of my favorite places ever. The nature there is breath-taking, and the photos did not do them justice, it was broad day light, I just couldn't translate what I saw, and this saddens me. So, if...I mean, WHEN you come to Armenia, Dilijan is a must see village. In the photos, I specify some places you should check out.


By the way, in case you haven't noticed yet, VANK means monastery :)

Getap Complex- Dilijan. It's a restaurant, where each group or family get their own 
cottage to eat in, and all these cottages oversee the river :)

Getap Complex - Dilijan

Goshavank -  Dilijan

Our last stop - tawalitle 3omre :)

Tufenkian Hotels - Old Dilijan

I was having mint tea, looking at this view... Price: Priceless :)
Tufenkian Hotels - Old Dilijan

Celebration of Armenia's Independence Day (19 years)

Armenia Day 3

Khor Virap

The dungeon where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was kept for 13 years

Inside of the Khor Virap church

Inside of the dungeon, there was another one, let's just say I blame it on carrying a camera and not being scared :P

Here you go, the famous Mount Ararat (Massis Summit, more than 5000 meter above sea level)

Ararat means Creation. I found it to be a better name than what the Turkish call it

How weird is this car

Noravank Monastery

Noravank Monastery (More than 2000 m above sea level)

Capella

Inside of the church

Still alive min iyyem el soviet :P

They make wine from pomegranate and cherry and put them in coca cola bottles

Near the wine factory, south of Armenia

Wine tasting, pomegranate wine is good, got myself a bottle

:)

Finalizing it with the city center where they are preparing for tomorrow, as it is Armenia's Independence Day :)

Traditional Armenian Dancing

Celebration of Armenian Independence day