NOTATION LOG DATED: May 19, 2008

LOCATION:  Yerevan, Armenia Marriot Hotel

“…….I am sitting at a table outside the Hotel looking at the “Square”. It is 0850 hours and raining

The bus is to pick us up at 0930 hours and we have an outing to Lake ___?___ where we are to enjoy a highland experience along with a meal.

Later, we are to dress formally for a farewell Dinner. It has been a great experience all around:

  • The eight (8) family members
  • The eight (8) American friends
  • Paul our Tour Manager
  • Sventlana, our Armenian Tour Guide 

This “Square” is utterly amazing. The Town Planners need to be commended for their pursuit of excellence in Architectural adventure in presenting both Armenian culture and Architecture in this place:

  • The museum across the public area from
  • The Marriott Hotel
  • Three (3) other major  public building surrounding
  • About five (5) acres of public space

In front of the Museum is the water feature that is a pond with programmed water jets that are synchronized to classical music.

In the evening, for about three (3) hours, this display of water jets, lights and music all come together with an awesome character that leaves the Beholder in silent wonderment.

Spell bound!

The ever present crowd stands around or slowly walks arm-in-arm (if couples) and enjoy this public presentation.

Then there is the angled street that emanates from the “Square” and plunges across all the streets and avenues. New development along this pedestrian only avenue, is spell catching. It is definitely an “open market”

This is a good idea for the safety of the public as the Drivers in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, just aim their cars than drive.

Pedestrians have no right of way but somehow are spared the right to die. ……….”

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