Over the weekend I visited what lonely planet claims Armenians claim is the "Switzerland" of the country. I spoke to a bunch of Armenians and they swear they have never called it that. Needless to say, it's a lovely little town nestled in the north of Armenia. Near by are two 12th century monasteries. I stayed in a cheap, but delightful B&B. There was an American couple there who had been traveling the world for a year. Tons of interesting stories ranging from Mongolians to Iranians. I learned that about 40% of Mongolians are still nomadic and that it's hard to find anything to eat but meat and dairy in the country.
The first picture above is a typical (though one of the dilapidated verions) of Dilijan's architecture. Intricate woodwork provides an ornate feel to many homes.
The old stone churches in the picture below are part of the Goshvank Monestary.
A view of the town taken from the valley below. Apple trees were in full bloom throughout the little mountain town.
So are you telling me it looked like Asbury Park?
ReplyDeleteYou're such a model explorer - never wasting a minute!