Mount Aragats

Looking into the crater of Mount Aragats after an already knackering climb knowing that in order to ascend the highest point on the other side we would first have to drop into the bottom.

A Summer Stroll up Mount Aragats

November 7th 2011
It had been a tough walk. In fact it had been one of the most difficult one-day walks of my life. It began inauspiciously when our 5am taxi ran out of fuel halfway up the extinct volcano. For some reason he tried to chug the ancient Lada – the only car to be seen in in Armenia – up the rest of the steep winding road using the fumes in the carburettor. Finally we drew to a standstill, altho ... read more

Asia » Armenia » West » Mount Aragats

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

Joined	February 3rd 2007	Trips	0
Last Login	February 26th 2024	Followers	17
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	137	Guestbook	195
Photos	2,894	Forum Posts	4