Wednesday, June 20, 2007

k'san yerhgoo (22)

Another birthday past. My first celebrated in Asia...or, rather, on the Eurasian land bridge. Not much pomp and circumstance but a visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial. Each visitor brings a white carnation drenched in clove oil to an "eternal flame" at the memorial's center. There was so much silence. Language class is as language class done- not much to report except that I can now ask three questions in Armenian; what is your name?, how old are you? and where do you come from?

I have currently researching outbound Japanese tourism operators at work. It's a curious exercise- I have come to realize how terribly insufficient google's beta translator really is.

We'll see about tomorrow

from depi hayr office,

samantha

2 comments:

Unknown said...

What an inspiring moment at the memorial. Your ancestors thank you!

Dockie said...

Samantha, What courage you displayed when facing down the dogs/canines. Love from East Haven. Dockie