The Rambless

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, Due to the protest in the city centre we have had a quiet few days up here on the ranch. We managed to get the marshutka halfway to the office today and we then hit the blockade of protesters. It was interesting and inspiring to see how…

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, We took a stroll down to the park that is just above the Hrazdan river. The small river sits in a huge gorge in the city and I can’t help but think this river used to be a lot deeper. The views were absolutely stunning. As we…

Part One – Absent in Armenia Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, Today, we went to a dissemination seminar where new volunteers were introduced to the Armenian Red Cross and its activities. Amy and I have concluded that it is important to be surrounded by the Armenian language as we are learning it.…

The Language of the Marshutka The Marshutka travels down the jarring road, and just as in life, we are unsure of the hurdles we will encounter along our winding journey. The torn and chalky seat carries each of you, And you are with me, Just as was intended, by a divine intervention, for our blessed…

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, Ahhh… what a day of British bliss! It was almost like I was back in blighty. This afternoon was a huge embrace from my British comfort zone. As if I were slowing immersing myself into a warm British sea (we know these don’t exist, it’s just for…

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, “GANGAREM GAGARNEK” I cry as we pass the swirly brick wall on our way to the office. This is how we know it is our stop. Amy looks at me in awe as if to say.. OMG you are lit so Armenian right now. We have literally…

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, Here is an amusing bite size piece from the thing that is my hilarious life. So, today I got on the bus and went to sit in the front seat. On the buses here you have to step over this raised block with a carpet on it.…

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, This morning I awoke with a light bulb moment. PING. So, last night we spent time with the volunteers. It was really lovely, but then they started to dance in this room. I tried to explain that unless i’ve had a bevvie, I won’t be whipping any…

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening readers, This morning I woke at 9am and went to go and have a shower. Ta da! The hot water was not working. Absolute classic. I would say I have spent a total of ten hours of my adult life trying to solve “The Mystery of the Broken…