Leaving the church, there is a tradition in Armenia (and in Georgia) where you walk backwards and illustrate a cross on your torso with your fingers (very similar to what Catholics do). Ross and I did it out of respect before we left. Outside the Cathedral is the very lovely and green courtyard that is filled with stone artworks symbolizing and depicting the Christian religion along with Armenian heritage. Ross and I had a fun time testing the water in the fountains here. Lonely planet said don't drink the water, but it was hot and I hate buying bottled water. If I die from it, then by the grace of Darwin may I be selected out of the gene pool to make way for better specimens who can handle different forms of water. Thankfully though I am still alive so I live to spread my seed another day! (evolution joke)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Armenia's Vatican City, Echmiadzin (June 14)
Leaving the church, there is a tradition in Armenia (and in Georgia) where you walk backwards and illustrate a cross on your torso with your fingers (very similar to what Catholics do). Ross and I did it out of respect before we left. Outside the Cathedral is the very lovely and green courtyard that is filled with stone artworks symbolizing and depicting the Christian religion along with Armenian heritage. Ross and I had a fun time testing the water in the fountains here. Lonely planet said don't drink the water, but it was hot and I hate buying bottled water. If I die from it, then by the grace of Darwin may I be selected out of the gene pool to make way for better specimens who can handle different forms of water. Thankfully though I am still alive so I live to spread my seed another day! (evolution joke)
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