Yerevan

 I returned to Yerevan last night in a BMW shared taxi which sped along the highway from Goris north to the capital.

The road cuts through some gorgeous mountains and winds down into deep sided valleys. There was evidence of some sheep herding but still most of the land seems bare.

Yerevan is steaming; it's hot and humid and feels like rain. I have watched people pass by the open air coffee shop where I've sat this evening. The young Armenians of Yerevan sport the latest fashions and technological items. As always, it is interesting to compare their lives with those of the young people living out in the villages and smaller towns. Close by is the expensive shopping area where Armani and Gucci, stand proudly in new buildings in a pedestrian precinct.