Thanks to my generous sister (and my mum's Telegraph subscription, I am currently enjoying the comforts of Swissair airport lounge. We could easily spend the day in here with their complimentary drinks and snacks. Boarding in 20 minutes - my brother Rod is having a quick scan of the shops. I managed to get 4 Olympic mugs for £10. Bargain. Next stop Vienna where we change flights for Yerevan.... read more
The long awaited holiday has arrived. Working through the summer while other people go on annual leave has been pretty tortuous but now its my turn to have a break. Three weeks in Armenia should do the trick. Everything is packed, the cat is fed and finance report sent to rowing Club secretary. So now I've got a bit of time to have a coffee and start the blog before setting off to get the coach to Heathrow.... read more
My brother and I are off to Armenia for three weeks, exploring the country, visiting Karabagh and hanging out in the capital, Yerevan. We are 50% Armenian and want to reconnect with this half do our heritage. And we are fortunate enough to share our journey with Saro, the best driver in Armenia.... full info
