dear sir ,

I found your site by accident. I have seen the khagagh gorge and walked
across the ancient bridge. I also recognise the ancient ruined church. I did
some lecturing to nurses from the polyclinic on the late 90's and have fond
memories of this beautiful little town and its people.

Thank you for the opportunity to remember

David Powell

Saro and Arman returned safely last night.  They both spoke very highly of you and Zabelle.  Saro said that you were like his father in Armenia.  Thank you for looking out for him.

Saro indicated that he left behind a painting.  Would you be kind enough to hold on to it until my parents arrive and they can bring it back with them in September?

Thank you for a wonderful experience for the children.  I'm sure Saro will email you later today.

Don't forget to post "The Final Day" on the website.  We are anxiously waiting for the last of the great memories.

Vartzkerneet gadar!

Ani

Dear Nigol and Zabelle,

The Austrian Airlines from Vienna arrived on time and a group of us anxiously waited for the children to go through customs and collect their luggage. It was an incredible sight to see our kids so happy and excited about their trip to their motherland.

Having heard from Takoush and Aida about their experiences in Armenia and their stay in your very 'warm and homely' inn, I thank you both and your staff for looking after them so well throughout their stay. We are proud of what you are doing in Armenia and it is my dream that all Canadian Armenian children visit Armenia at least once in their lifetime. It makes such a big difference especially since we take everything for granted over here. Aida is already thinking of her next visit to Armenia.

Once again thank you for all your efforts and I wish you good health and success. I am sure that I will have the opportunity to visit Parev Inn sometime soon.

Best personal wishes,

Adom

       Dear Nigol,
      We just picked up my grandson, Arman, who visited Armenia with the St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Saturday
school group. I was soo impressed with the idea you came up with to send their daily activities pictures by Email.
Beleive it or not all our family members were watching daily and enjoying them.Now that I talked to Arman and found
out about your involvment and the care you supplied to the group with the three other ladies, the leased I can do is
to "THANK YOU" for what you have done. I talked to Bedo too and he filled me in also with the news. I hope I will see
you soon (Sept. the 8th.) in Yerevan and thank you again personally.

       Yours Truly,

     Arshag & Shoushan

Hi Nigol and Zabelle,

Thanks for your hospitality and your kindness.  Raffi, Arek and my mom are home now with wonderful souvenirs from Hayastan. Raffi was showing me the pictures righy away, could not wait! I hope next time we'll all come together.  Please say Hi to Vicken and Arpie and I will talk to them when they go back home.

Regards,
Sossy and Raffi

I am an odar.  I read Cilicia often because I like comparing similairities between Ireland and Armenia.
Under some circumstances, there are similairities.

Ireland, once exported many people.  Ireland was once poor.

Now Ireland is the richest country in the EU.  Many people are trying to live in Ireland.  In some cities,
there are whole communities of foreigners who cannot even speak English or gaelic yet wish to live in
Ireland.  Irish people are starting to resent the foreigners.  Ireland is now also being flooded with
Irish diasporans.  Irish people no longer feel kinship with their own diasporans because they feel that
diasporans do not understand Irish culture.

I feel that if Armenia ever prospers, the problems will be similar to Ireland's.  I feel that Armenians
should look towards Ireland as a means of avoiding similar problems.

I apologise if I offended you.  I sent the same email to Raffi.  I simply get upset thinking about how so
many peole want diasporans to "resettle".  In Ireland, they had the same policy regarding diasporans.  Now
Irish people are sick of their own diaspora.

Also, how would you feel if Armenia did become wealthy and started having tons of tourists and foreigners
come in?  How would you feel if asylum seekers from africa and asia started coming in to seek work in
Armenia?  How would you feel if MacDonald's came in to Armenia?

I do not mean to insult anybody I am just curious about what the answer to my questions will be.  60
years ago Ireland had a similar situation to what Armenia faces now.

Sincerely, Amanda