Hello again,

I just wanted to point out how much I appreciate the behind the scenes work that has been done on this trip. We have had a few hiccups here and there, but overall I would like to say the coordinators have done a great job. My hat is off to you guys, you took 24 kids to the homeland and you have shown them their roots, nothing can replace that.

We have experienced everything, and in different ways we have all taken something unique from the trip. I have bonded with many of my fellow CYMA pilgrims and I will continue to keep in touch with them.

Hey everyone,

First off, thank you to everyone who left me  comments.  I really miss and love all of you and can't wait to see you.  Ani, Lake Sevan does have jet ski's, but I decided not to rent one because it wouldn't be the same as Crooked Lake.  Anyway, Artsag/Karabagh was really amazing.  It was one of the most memorable exeperiences of the trip.  The people there are different.  They seem more humble.  The guys and I played soccer with some kids for an hour or so and they kicked our butts.  The best part was probably the war museum.  Its amazing that the Armenians used homemade weapons

So, this is my first time blogging, but second time in Armenia. Anyway, last year I attended this same pilgrimage yet my experiences have been very different. We have been touring most of the same churches and some new ones and it strikes me that I have both the same and different feelings when visiting. About a week ago we visited my favorite church of all, Sanahin. I remembered the ways the trees looked during twilight and the feeling I got when touching the century old stone. But a I don't remember feeling so comfortable.