* Welcome to Erevan!

Here we are! The big journey has started.

View from Erevan

We landed at Erevan on Wednesday at 3 in the morning. Arabeck, his son Serob, and two of his friends welcomed us. We met Arabeck two and a half years ago during our first trip in Armenia. At that time, we were picked up while hitchhiking by him at 10 in the morning. By noon, we had been invited to a family party he had organised in his village. And by 4 in the afternoon, he had made us promise we would stay at his place the next time we came to Erevan. We went back to France with a copy of the key to his apartment that he had cut especially for us! Today, we celebrated our reunion.

Arabeck and François

Since our arrival, we have had meeting after meeting with officials (from companies, media, associations and even political life). Bit by bit, we have managed to break through the language barrier and set out our project. We are very impressed by all the help offered to us. This infectious enthusiasm encourages our venture.

Between two meetings, we had time to visit the Memorial to the Armenian Genocide, which is only a minute away from Arabeck’s office. It is impossible to remain indifferent to this great circular space, which is stretched towards the sky and has a flame burning permanently in its centre.

The Memorial to the Armenian Genocide

Our next meeting is today at 2pm with the association SPFA (Protestant Solidarity France-Armenia). After this meeting, we will be able to arrange a program for our next visits that you will soon read about on our website.

Mount Ararat

Gabrielle and François
(Translation: Yolène Dabreteau)