Yeghegnadzor

I'm here, and it's gorgeous! So much to write but need some "me" time...

Front, side and back view of Sheila and Antoine's gorgeous house included.

I start work tomorrow...









Location: 20 Khachatryan St, Yeghegnadzor 3601, Armenia

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  1. Antoine S. Terjanian13 January 2021 at 04:40

    You are most welcome Aram. It is Sheila and Antoine's humble house on the top of the mountain.
    Too bad, Ararat is hiding.... But he'll come back.
    Sirov

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    1. Aram13 January 2021 at 10:28

      Apologies Antoine, of course it is Sheila's and your house, pardon the oversight on my part: it is amended.
      I look forward to being acquainted with Ararat soon! The surrounding mountains and valleys are gorgeous enough in the meantime

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