Ararat, so beautiful and always watching over Armenia.
Armenia
A spontaneous and hugely inspirational trip to Armenia! So much beautiful art, and such warm, friendly people. It was also fascinating to experience a post-Soviet country which in 2019 had recently had its Velvet Revolution, a non-violent revolution. A year or so later, Armenia seemed to be finding its own social and political balance.
Herding high up in the mountains on the way to Tatev.
A beautiful place to work.
So many carvings on the outside walls of the churches!
In the cemetery at Ashtarak, this beautiful monument to an artist. This cemetery is the resting place for many famous people of Ashtarak.
Geghard, one of the breathtaking monasteries near Yerevan, Armenia.
The writing is as beautiful as the art.
Ancient cross stones are found throughout Armenia.
The Matenadaran is one of the largest depositories of ancient books and manuscripts in the world. It was breathtaking to see so many illuminated manuscripts!
