September 9th, 10th September 10th 2007 Sept 9th- After over 24 hours of travel with a 9 hour layover in Frankfurt (which turned out to be wonderful break as we were able to leave the airport and take the Bahn to Maktplaz for a nice walk in the marketplace and lunch at a cafe) the team arrived safely to Yerevan!
Our team was warmly greeted by Gohar (HFH Yervan staff-Global trip coordinator) and Maliek (HFH Yerevan staff ... read more
Asia » Armenia Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Otto... ... read more
Each year, Habitat Detroit tithes to Habitat affiliates overseas, including Habitat Armenia. I am the group leader for the Habitat for Humanity Detroit Global Village trip to Yerevan, Armenia where 7 other members and myself will be "following our tithe" and building at the Yerevan Habitat affliate, and exploring Armenia. I will be posting daily blogs to capture this exciting trip.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity Detroit, please visit www.habitatdetroit.org, for more information about Global Village trips, please visit www.habitat.org
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