Shake Falls - Sisian, Armenia

Shake Falls is the biggest waterfalls in Armenia and is very beautiful.
To see Shake Falls in it's full glory, and other great photos of Armenia you should see this book Armenia in Colour.
"We went to the biggest waterfall in Armenia, Shake Waterfall. His Excellency (The then US Ambassador to Armenia, Mr John Evans) climbed very close to the water fall and said he could feel the heat behind him and the coolness in front, coming off the waterfall. There were two young women at the base of the falls, boiling Armenian sourj (coffee) on an open fire."

The above is taken from my other blog on MSN Space which consists of seven articles I wrote during our six month stay in Armenia in 2005, that were published in various magazines and newspapers. I also have a lot of links there to other Armenian websites and blogs.

‘Qarahunje’ - the Armenian Stonehenge

On a weekend away in Armenia we visited ‘Qarahunje’ - the Armenian Stonehenge. It was a very mystical sight, where we all couldn’t help but wonder what happened here, and what were all these stones set for. The atmosphere was beautiful.

Armenian Miniatures

These gorgeous miniatures are from the book 'The Crafts and Mode of Life in Armenian Miniatures' by Astghik Guevorkian. The miniatures are from manuscripts dating back to as early as 1038AD. For example the girl dancing in the top middle miniature is dated 1725-1730.

The miniatures here are from 'The art of dancing' page.

Armenian art

I love art - and Armenia did not dissapoint! Here is a miniature clay jug that we bought from Vernissage Marketplace Yerevan, Armenia when we were there in 2005. I love it!

My first Post!

Doing this blog has been in my mind for over a year now. Someone I recently became friends with wrote about her change of attitude to be able to 'do it all' - to do everything she is passionate about - to do everything she wants and has in her mind. That statement sparked something in me - with everything I have going on in my life (three kids, business etc etc) I have been putting this off for too long - so here it is: my first post in my new blog!

I am passionate for Armenia!