Can you tell I grew up in the suburbs and have lived in cities since I left college? I really like photographing farm animals. Especially free-range piggies.
There were no survivors.
Although Armenian Brandy (and I suppose any Brandy/Cognac) becomes more valuable the longer it remains in the barrel, everyone is hoping to enjoy this batch as soon as possible. It won't be opened until there is peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.
More photos from the walk to the genocide memorial.
Here's a reddit birthday cake some awesome person made for a redditor. Alas, I've got no idea of the source beyond this Imgur link, so let me know whom I should attribute this wonderful artwork to. It's still a total mindjob to think that 5 years ago, I never imagined my little alien would've gotten so famous. Thanks, reddit! It was my birthday on the 24th, so I'm pretending my name is on the cake.
Today, my birthday, is the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Last night, we took part in a torch-light procession from the Matenadaran to the Genocide Museum & Memorial overlooking the capital of Yerevan. The walk was less somber than I expected, but when we finally reached the memorial, the sight and sounds of so many mourning Armenians laying flowers was incredibly moving.
The first stop on the journey south through Armenia, Noravank. This beautiful 13th century monastery is situated in a gorge and features some incredibly tiny steps on the facade of the two-storey S. Astvatsatsin church. I didn't make it up two the second floor, so for all I know, it's full of chocolate and gold.
On the road to Kapan, you'll find this bear, which is not to be trifled with.
Naked scale in Kapan for weighing out freshly ground coffee.
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