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    TRAVELING THE CAUCASUS (PART 1): ARMENIA

    All Voices
    Nov 28 2014

    Anne Sewell
    Nov 28, 2014

    Armenia is one of three Transcaucasian countries located in the area
    known as the Caucasus, a strip of mountainous land between the Caspian
    and Black Seas. The Caucasus is a region made up of three different
    countries, all speaking their own languages and located right on the
    cultural border of Europe and Asia.

    All of Armenia is contained within the South Caucasus, with beautiful
    and often snow-capped mountain views all around. A land-locked country
    with stunning scenery, Armenia still has a touch of the previous
    Soviet occupation. However, nowadays Armenia strives for its own
    identity with modern, yet historic, interesting cities.

    A visit to Armenia must always include the cosmopolitan capital
    city, Yerevan. The city has almost a Mediterranean feel, including a
    fascinating cafe culture. However, the shopping and dining experiences
    in this city are unlike any other.

    Weekends in Yerevan always include a fascinating flea market with
    many beautiful items on sale including handmade carpets and rugs,
    art, handmade jewelry and beautiful obsidian chess sets.

    There is much history on offer, with several fascinating monasteries,
    churches and temples, all nestled within the spectacular surrounding
    landscape. Just outside of town, the Tatev Monastery is worth a visit.

    The photo above shows the capital city of Yerevan with snow-capped
    Mount Ararat making a stunning backdrop. According to the Bible,
    this is the peak on which Noah's Ark is said to have landed during
    the great flood. Another beautiful image shows Mount Ararat with Khor
    Virap Monastery in the foreground.

    Armenia's cuisine is a mix of traditional dishes, sometimes influenced
    by the outside world, and consists of traditional crops and farm
    animals raised in the area. Fish, meat and vegetable dishes are
    usually stuffed, frothed or pureed and the staple food is lamb,
    bread and eggplant. Whereas the surrounding Caucasian countries of
    Georgia and Azerbaijan prefer maize and rice, Armenians tend to go
    for cracked wheat in their dishes.

    Armenia's climate tends to be continental with dry and sunny summers
    from June to around mid-September. Spring tends to be short and autumn
    can be quite long, with beautiful and colorful foliage. Winters,
    however, are cold with a lot of snow. Skiers can enjoy the winter
    sports skiing on the hills of Tsakhkadzor, around thirty minutes'
    drive from Yerevan.

    http://www.allvoices.com/article/100002578

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