AMAZING YEREVAN (continued, p.2) Victory Park - the main attraction of the upper part of the city, there are a large number of monuments to victims of war. Central to this ensemble is a huge sculpture of "Mother Armenia", which is surrounded by several tanks, MiG-19 (which is in NATO nicknamed "Farmer") and the missile surface to air. Inside there is a military museum, a rather interesting, I must say, and although the photography is prohibited there, we were able to make some shots and not get caught. "Mother Armenia" Now downtown is actively being restored, which is especially noticeable in the National Opera House. Old houses were demolished a few years ago, and in their place built long avenues with wide sidewalks and shops of designer clothes. All done with great taste and totally spoils the look of the city, although it would be interesting to see how it looked before. Opera House in Liberty Square in the city center, is the Ministry of Finance, City Museum, Post Office and the Hotel Marriot. Near the hotel we met a group of Argentine players, who arrived in Armenia to participate at the World Championships, which organizes the Armenian diaspora. I have again the opportunity to practice your Spanish! A little farther, we came across a few restaurants that were in the park, next to a rather angular cathedral. There we have a delicious dish of "ishkhan, this is such a fish, something resembling a trout. Cathedral on Friday of our group went bird watching to the Turkish border, and we decided to wander around the city. We boarded a taxi and got to the memorial to victims of Armenian genocide, a huge structure, which occupies the top of one of the hills to the west of the city. In the center ring of concrete towers lit an eternal flame and it sounds creepy music. Next to the large needle-like monument to grow trees planted by different world leaders and representatives of international organizations. Impressions of the memorial remains strong, as would happen after the visit of such a complex. Eternal flame near the memorial is a new sports and entertainment complex. This large building is quite modern in appearance, whose facade is decorated with stone images. During our visit we were invited on a tour by helicopter, but the air we were not able to see this complex. Walking around, we saw a football stadium. I was forbidden to make pictures there. I wonder what it is connected. National security issue? Giant Spider That evening we went to the "Irish Pub" (Yes, this is such a name. It is true that creative?) Together with a group of tourists who travel by bus. They came from England, Finland, Poland and France. We spent a great evening and drank more than one mug of beer! A little later, we met three girls from England, who arrived in Yerevan within the framework of the project, organized by the Women's Association scouts. On Saturday morning, after a hearty breakfast prepared by Nune, again, we went downtown to a "Cascade". Near Freedom Square is a big market. At first we thought it only sell old mobile phones, drills and other 1000 small things, but passed a little further, we saw a large number of handmade products, gifts and paintings. We even bought something! I found a great chess board as a map of the worlds and the Presidents of the USA and the USSR / Russia in the form of figures. They cost a little expensive, and we found a set of Christmas tree ornaments with faces Russian presidents! Market At 4 o'clock in the afternoon we said goodbye to Nune. Sergei in the garage was Abraham, so that we could not say goodbye to him. From Yerevan, we went in, accompanied by several friends of our driver. Unfortunately, the trip was marred by heavy rain, which did not stop until until we got to the Georgian border, so that the road except for a few lightning bolts, we have not seen anything interesting. Incredible, but on the other side of the border sun was shining brightly, but it was evening, and we could not get enough of him plenty. Crossing the border again, took about an hour. At this time our luggage, even enlightened by X-rays. Hour to cross the border, including all procedures and X-raying luggage - it's not a lot, considering the fact that the customs at the time of our arrival there were 7 buses, and none of them have not yet begun to pass control. In Armenia, too, has a "Volga" Overall, we liked in Armenia. We will be glad to come back here and go back in a city, in addition to Yerevan. Maybe this will be ... someday! Start material:
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