Baron Dants is in Haiastan!!!

[jahannam]

dude, whatever happened to this guy...
did he die in Haiasdan or something? lol
not that dying in Haiasdan is a bad thing... but I don't want him to die
lol

[Anonymouse]

I saw him browsing the forums last nite.

Perhaps he private messaged you to tell you to say that so then he will make an inexplicable appearance.

Hehe I love the way drama builds up. 8)

[xBaron Dants]

Sorry anon jan, I'm gonna kill the suspense.

I arrived at Montreal's Dorval airport last night, after staying one month in Armenia.

Armenia was AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING, there are no words to describe it. The people, the food, the water, the names of the streets, the renovations going on eeeeeverywhere, everything was just perfect. It's been one day and I already miss Yerevan. One thing that I was hoping to see (And that I did see) was the existence of a middle class. Every night, aaall the restaurants were full, and no, they weren't all corrupt politicians, they were mostly families coming in with their russian cars, enjoying their city. All the Yerevantsis I spoke to said they love their city, and all its lacking is some more jobs to make it perfect.

Since I left just a couple of days before the pan-armenian games (the opening is saturday night), the place was fuuull of tourists, and it was nice to see armenians from everywhere all together in Yerevan.

I went to Artsakh, and my passport now has an Artsakh visa in it, which is a good step in order to establish its independance. Artsakh was just amazing, and we met a couple of fedayis and joined them for some khorovadz and singing, and we were then invited to spend the night at their house in Karin Dag, which is a cute little village. Shushi on the other hand is in total ruins, and I must admit that I did not like it at all. One nice thing about it is the Varanta children's choir, established by an armenian from Lebanon who spends 3-4 months in Artsakh and trains the kids. We went to see their practice, and we were all amazed by the quality. The capital of Artsakh, Stepanakert, is a beeeeeautiful and very clean city, and the buildings are all new. Anyone who hasn't seen it would be very pleasantly surprised, especially considering the fact that the city was in the middle of a war not even 10 years ago.

I also went to Gyumri for a day, and was very impressed with the work being done by the Lincy Foundation. Buildings being built everywhere, and the streets are all being renovated. The Gyumretsis were a bit more hopeless that the Yerevantsis. While they happily spoke about the renovations their city is undergoing, most of them didn't think that Gyumri would return to its past form. What is interesting is that the youth I spoke to (all around my age) were all very optimistic, and said that their city would be rebuilt, and would once again be the beautiful place it was. I guess it's normal, as the elders have all seen the earthquake, and have suffered its consequences, and keeping hope is a lot harder for them. By the way, you must all check out this band called Bambir from Gyumri, they are a veeeery talented group.

All in all, my first trip to Armenia confirmed my thoughts of moving there. There are many many things to do, and being part of it has to be the greatest feeling in the world.

[Anonymouse]

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[fIReBuRntInHeLL]

Welcome back Tantz, I'm so glad hearing good things for our country!!!
I guess Armenian is growing.......................... 8)

[omniscient]

Sorry anon jan, I'm gonna kill the suspense.

I arrived at Montreal's Dorval airport last night, after staying one month in Armenia.

Armenia was AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING, there are no words to describe it. The people, the food, the water, the names of the streets, the renovations going on eeeeeverywhere, everything was just perfect. It's been one day and I already miss Yerevan. One thing that I was hoping to see (And that I did see) was the existence of a middle class. Every night, aaall the restaurants were full, and no, they weren't all corrupt politicians, they were mostly families coming in with their russian cars, enjoying their city. All the Yerevantsis I spoke to said they love their city, and all its lacking is some more jobs to make it perfect.

Since I left just a couple of days before the pan-armenian games (the opening is saturday night), the place was fuuull of tourists, and it was nice to see armenians from everywhere all together in Yerevan.

I went to Artsakh, and my passport now has an Artsakh visa in it, which is a good step in order to establish its independance. Artsakh was just amazing, and we met a couple of fedayis and joined them for some khorovadz and singing, and we were then invited to spend the night at their house in Karin Dag, which is a cute little village. Shushi on the other hand is in total ruins, and I must admit that I did not like it at all. One nice thing about it is the Varanta children's choir, established by an armenian from Lebanon who spends 3-4 months in Artsakh and trains the kids. We went to see their practice, and we were all amazed by the quality. The capital of Artsakh, Stepanakert, is a beeeeeautiful and very clean city, and the buildings are all new. Anyone who hasn't seen it would be very pleasantly surprised, especially considering the fact that the city was in the middle of a war not even 10 years ago.

I also went to Gyumri for a day, and was very impressed with the work being done by the Lincy Foundation. Buildings being built everywhere, and the streets are all being renovated. The Gyumretsis were a bit more hopeless that the Yerevantsis. While they happily spoke about the renovations their city is undergoing, most of them didn't think that Gyumri would return to its past form. What is interesting is that the youth I spoke to (all around my age) were all very optimistic, and said that their city would be rebuilt, and would once again be the beautiful place it was. I guess it's normal, as the elders have all seen the earthquake, and have suffered its consequences, and keeping hope is a lot harder for them. By the way, you must all check out this band called Bambir from Gyumri, they are a veeeery talented group.

All in all, my first trip to Armenia confirmed my thoughts of moving there. There are many many things to do, and being part of it has to be the greatest feeling in the world.

That was probably the greatest post ever posted on this forum

[xBaron Dants]

That was probably the greatest post ever posted on this forum

heh, I doubt I'm worthy of that honour, but thank you nonetheless. Ever been to Armenia? What were your impressions (those who went)?

[ScavengerOfHumanSorrow]

The bad: A LOT of smokers (can't stand cigarette smoke), there should be more jobs (pride and loving your city doesn't keep bellies full) and it the weather goes to both extremes throughout the year (I like spring and autumn the best, since it's not hot nor cold).

The good:

Keghart is the most awe-inspiring site in the world, that's all I have to say.

I would have been happy if I had landed there, seen it, and gone back home. I had goosebumps and was speachless the whole time I was there.

I mostly agree with Baron Dants said in his third paragraph, as I only got to see Yerevan. I didn't see Gyumri, nor did I go to Artzakh.

The Armenian women are REALLY beautiful and gorgeous, and they're EVERYWHERE! And, unlike here, where a good deal of the gorgeous women you see on the streets were are dressed like xxxxxs, the ones over there had the classy look to there beauty.

The food rocks (I miss the Shawerma on Apovian street), the people rule (they're REALLY generous and inviting), the fact that every street corner has a water spring felt really weird at first, but it's something great (and the water tastes AMAZING!).

The churches felt REAL. When I walk through one here, I don't feel anything. Over there, you can feel that you're walking on hallowed ground.

Lake Sevan was just great, swimming in it was great, and I had the best fish I've ever had in my life (Called Ciga). Unfortunately, my trip to the Lake left me, Baron Dants and a couple of more of us SEVERLY sun-burnt and we had stay inside for one day, and rest.

All in all, my first trip there was quite an experience, and although there is a good deal of improvement to be done, they've come a long way.

I wouldn't move there anytime soon, but I'm sure I'd go retire there.

Oh yea, I should go back in 2 years. Can't wait.

[xBaron Dants]

Ha! It's the Scavenger of Human Sorrow. (we were part of the same group in Armenia.)

The shawrma was on Tumanian's, hence the name of Tumanyan's Shawrma. I preferred their khorovadz though.

Liked the churches eh? Slowly converting you, are we? hehe. Ok ok, never mind, you'll start giving me a speech on theology again.

And if you wouldn't move there, you're a wuss. No offence. :twisted:

[gorsenvadz]

welcome back baron