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From the Sierra del Carmen range in Mexico, mines extracted lead, zinc, and silver starting in the 1890s. In 1910, a 6-mile tramway was built across the Rio Grande to present-day Big Bend National Park, where the ore was unloaded from the iron buckets and freighted by mule-drawn cart to the railroad in Marathon. You can see the ruins of the tramway towers’ concrete footings on the riverbank, and the popular Old Ore Road through the Big Bend backcountry. The iron buckets can also often be seen.
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atotaltaitaitale · 3 months
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Taking the Roosevelt Island Tramway and a quick tour of the island.
The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Roosevelt Island to the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The tramway is the first commuter aerial tramway in the U.S., having opened on May 17, 1976, to serve residential developments on the island.
During much of the 19th and 20th centuries, the island was used by hospitals and prisons, with very limited access. It was renamed Welfare Island in 1921.
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* the “Renwick Ruins,” the remains of the Smallpox Hospital built in 1856 as a place to contain smallpox patients. Before becoming a residential neighborhood, New York City built eight hospitals and “asylums” on Roosevelt Island, including this on
* Four Freedoms Park, a park and memorial built in honor of President Franklin Roosevelt, is located at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island
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randomrainswap · 1 year
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List of Swaps
This is the list of swaps. I'll make individual posts for each one after this.
X -> Y (Z), X takes the role of Y and is now called Z. Some parts of X may be introduced into Y.
List of Slugcats Survivor -> Spearmaster (The Outlaw) Monk -> Artificer (The Samaritan) Hunter -> Rivulet (The Courier) Artificer -> Monk (The Technician) Gourmand -> Saint (The Cleric) Rivulet -> Survivor (The Wayfarer) Spearmaster -> Gourmand (The Juggernaut) Saint -> Hunter (The Revenant)
List of Iterators Moon -> Suns (Looks to the Sun) Pebbles -> Moon (Five Moons) NSH -> Sliver (Sliver of Harassment) Suns -> NSH (No Significant Sunlight) Sliver -> Pebbles (Pebbles and Straws) Innocence -> Wind (Chasing Innocence) Wind -> Innocence (Unparalleled Wind)
List of Regions Outskirts -> The Underhang (Hanging Suburbs) Industrial Complex -> The Wall (Stratospheric Factory) Drainage System -> Garbage Wastes (Jammed Pipelines) Chimney Canopy -> Shoreline (Smokestack Coast) Garbage Wastes -> Shaded Citadel (Junkyard Cathedral) Shaded Citadel -> Sky Islands (Shadowy Transmitters) The Leg -> Pipeyard (Gravity Pumps) The Underhang -> Drainage System (Electric Sewers) The Wall -> Outskirts (Outer Fortifications) Shoreline -> Farm Arrays (Kelp Plantation) Sky Islands -> Subterranean (Aerial Tramways) Farm Arrays -> Chimney Canopy (Elevated Shafts) Subterranean -> Metropolis (Hidden City) Pipeyard -> Industrial Complex (Valve Center) Outer Expanse -> The Leg (Overgrown Struts) Metropolis -> Outer Expanse (Distant Ruins)
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hadiyahzain · 2 months
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The top 6 places to visit in Armenia for a beautiful vacation.
Armenia, a small yet incredibly diverse country in the South Caucasus region, is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, Armenia offers a unique blend of ancient culture and natural beauty. Whether you are a history buff, a nature lover, or simply seeking a peaceful getaway, Armenia has something special to offer. From the bustling streets of its capital, Yerevan, with its vibrant atmosphere and historic landmarks, to the serene shores of Lake Sevan, known as the "Pearl of Armenian Nature," there are countless places to discover. The lush forests and scenic trails of Dilijan National Park, often referred to as the "Armenian Switzerland," provide a perfect escape into nature. Ancient monasteries like Tatev and Geghard, perched on cliffs and carved out of mountains, showcase the country’s deep spiritual roots and architectural brilliance. Armenia's top destinations promise unforgettable experiences and breathtaking views. Whether you’re marvelling at the majestic Mount Ararat from Khor Virap or exploring the ancient ruins of Garni Temple, each site offers a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. Embark on a journey to Armenia and uncover the beauty and charm of this remarkable land.
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Here are some places to visit in Armenia for a beautiful vacation.
1. Yerevan:
Armenia's capital, Yerevan, is a bustling city full of culture and history. Known as the "Pink City" because of its structures made of pink volcanic stone, Yerevan provides a blend of modern and traditional. Explore Republic Square, which features dancing fountains and stunning architecture, as well as the Cascade Complex, which provides expansive views of Mount Ararat and the city. The city is also home to a number of institutions that highlight the rich artistic and historical legacy of the nation, such as the National Gallery of Armenia and the Armenian Genocide Museum.
2. Sevan Lake: 
The largest lake in Armenia, Lake Sevan, is sometimes called the "Pearl of Armenian Nature." Nestled amidst breathtaking scenery, this high-altitude lake in the Gegharkunik Province provides a tranquil haven. In addition to exploring the old Sevanavank Monastery, which is situated on a peninsula with stunning views of the lake, visitors can unwind on the beaches and swim in the crystal-clear waters. For those who appreciate the outdoors and want some peace and quiet, Lake Sevan is the ideal location.
3. The National Park of Dilijan: 
Often referred to as the "Armenian Switzerland," Dilijan National Park is renowned for its verdant forests, placid lakes, and breathtaking scenery. The park, which is in the Tavush Province, is a hiking and outdoor enthusiasts' paradise. Discover the many trails in the park, the quaint village of Dilijan with its historic architecture, and the historic monasteries like Haghartsin and Goshavank tucked away in the hills covered with forest. A tranquil haven and an opportunity to get in touch with nature may be found in Dilijan National Park.
4. The Tatev Monastery: 
Situated in the Syunik Province, Tatev Monastery is a historical and architectural marvel. The monastery provides breathtaking views of the surroundings from its perch on the brink of a deep canyon. The structure, which was built in the ninth century, is a significant hub for Armenian religion and culture. The world's longest reversible aerial tramway, Wings of Tatev, offers stunning vistas and an exciting journey that visitors can take to reach the monastery. For history enthusiasts as well as those looking for spiritual and picturesque experiences, Tatev Monastery is a must-visit.
5. Geghard Monastery and Garni Temple: 
Two of Armenia's most famous historical sites are the Garni Temple and the Geghard Monastery. The Garni Temple is a well-preserved pagan temple from the first century AD that is situated in Kotayk Province. It is Armenia's only surviving example of a colonnaded Greco-Roman structure. The nearby Geghard Monastery is surrounded by cliffs and partially carved out of a mountain; it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex of monasteries comprises multiple churches and tombs that exhibit remarkable medieval Armenian architectural design and artisanship. An intriguing look into Armenia's rich architectural legacy and ancient history can be had by visiting these locations.
6. Khor Virap : 
Khor Virap, one of Armenia's most well-known pilgrimage destinations, is situated close to the Turkish border. The monastery is perched atop a hill with Mount Ararat, Armenia's national symbol, providing a breathtaking backdrop. Because Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned there before converting King Tiridates III and establishing Christianity as the official religion of Armenia, Khor Virap holds historical significance. In addition to soaking in the breath-taking vistas of Mount Ararat, visitors can explore the monastery and discover its history. Khor Virap is a beautiful and mystical place that is not to be missed.
Conclusion
Exploring the top places to visit in Armenia offers an unforgettable experience filled with history, culture, and natural beauty. From the vibrant capital city of Yerevan to the serene shores of Lake Sevan, Armenia provides diverse attractions that cater to all types of travelers. The lush landscapes of Dilijan National Park and the ancient monasteries like Tatev and Geghard reveal the rich heritage and breathtaking scenery that define this beautiful country. When planning your trip, consider Armenian tour packages that include visits to these must-see destinations. These packages often provide guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and convenient transportation, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching experience. 
Whether you want to explore the ancient history at Khor Virap or enjoy the tranquil beauty of the Armenian countryside, Armenia holiday packages can help you make the most of your vacation. Armenia's unique blend of cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and warm hospitality makes it an ideal destination for a memorable holiday. By choosing a comprehensive Armenia tour package, you can fully immerse yourself in the charm and beauty of this remarkable country. Embark on an Armenian adventure and discover why it is quickly becoming a favourite destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and exploration.
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Cross the Ocean
A/N: Requested by @starry--skies​. Sidenote: this may be a good story for a sequel sometime.
Summary: Neal once told you he would cross the ocean to be with you, but when you know he’s in danger, you’ll cross the ocean yourself to save him.
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           How could an apartment feel so cold and empty when the same number of people dwelled in its walls? You supposed it had been long enough that all the signs of him had faded. Spare clothes, returned to June, because there was no one else to return them to; the extra toothbrush trashed because no one was using it, anyway, and why have it take up more space? The linens could only go unwashed for so long, the last flowers he had offered died months ago, and his necklace was sitting in your jewelry box, unseen, because it hurt too much to wear it.
           The same number of people lived in it, true. But Neal hadn’t needed to live there to leave his mark, and now that mark was gone, jumped on a plane without a goodbye, just like him.
~~~ Cross the Ocean ~~~
           “Don’t go,” you said, unprompted, staring across the room to the dark shadows covering the wall.
           You could feel his movement as Neal picked up his head. “Where would I go?” He asked, confused, sleepiness adorably muddling his voice.
           You shrugged halfheartedly, already regretting having said it out loud. He felt your shoulders under his arm and tightened his warm hold on you, tugging you closer to the heat of his chest.
           “Just don’t go,” you said again, hugging yourself comfortingly.
           The idea that the man beside you could leave – had a history of leaving – without a trace left you feeling cold already. You were a cautious person, but loving someone the way you suspected you were growing to love Neal made you want to let down your guard. It was scary, like taking off the Kevlar vest to assuage someone with a gun; you were reasonably certain that you were safe, but you were also making yourself vulnerable to massive injury.
           Neal moved his hand slowly, probably just so you would know that he hadn’t fallen asleep. He didn’t answer right away. The silence and the stroking of your arm sent mixed messages and you had just about settled on reading it as pity, and almost curled up tighter and moved away. Did he think you were clingy? Did he think it was pitiful that you expected him to stay with you? Maybe you had misread everything.
           His hand stopped moving and he moved again, just enough to press his lips to your forehead. “Y/N,” he said, softly, his voice clearer. Thinking on it had woken him up more. “I don’t plan to go anywhere. Definitely not anywhere you can’t follow.”
           Whew. There was a softness and delicateness to the way he talked to you, but it sure didn’t sound like pity or exasperation. More like… empathy, and maybe apology, for your evident insecurity and any role that his past played in it.
           “I guess I just – I keep thinking one day I’ll wake up and you’ll be an ocean away.” Without me, you wanted to add, but figured it was implied. And unnecessary, probably, since he had done it to Kate before, or close enough. He had likely learned the kind of damage that did to a relationship.
           Neal resumed his gentle stroking of your arm. “Oceans aren’t a big deal. We’ve got cruises and airplanes now,” he reassured with a playful bit of teasing. More seriously, but very simply and matter-of-factly, he continued, “And if someday we wake up an ocean apart, I’d cross the ocean.”
~~~ Cross the Ocean ~~~
           It was easy to be bitter and easy to resent. In the beginning, you had been insecure, nervous that he would leave overnight when an opportunity arose. How could you not? Neal tried to leave forever without so much as a goodbye to anyone, only stopped by a bomb and a lost love. It had irked you then, and it scared you when your rapport deepened. He had fake documents ready to go, an agreed-upon rendezvous point with Mozzie planned for any given time. Neal worked hard to assure you he loved you. You weren’t sure he ever managed to convince you there was no chance of his leaving, but you at least had confidence that he would say goodbye, give you a chance to have closure.
           No such luck. Part of you knew it wasn’t out of lack of desire, but rather lack of opportunity. The other part wanted it to shut up. Love him as you did, you knew Neal’s situation was a product of his own choices. He made his bed, and he should have lied in it, but for the family he had found in the city who loved him too much to let him rot in the pocket of a man who’d use him as a tool and throw him back in prison the second he stopped being useful – or, worse, leave him to die when it became too much trouble.
           Whenever you embraced the anger, because the sorrow was too overwhelming, you resented Neal for all his stupid choices. Keeping the painting, pulling those stunts on the aerial tramway, and baiting Kramer for months with constant near-misses that could’ve been avoided if he had just stopped breaking the law. It was such a simple solution. And you were angry. The last six months of your relationship had been rocky, because the anger wasn’t new, it wasn’t just because he had gone away. It was because he kept compromising himself, and his coworkers and friends by extension, and yourself by association.
           Holding onto anger was never your forte when it came to Neal, though. Sooner or later, usually within a couple of days, you would see or hear or do something that would remind you of the man, and you’d be hit with a wall of all the good memories, all the things he did that made you feel pride and adoration and contentment. Then came the longing and loss, and finally, the blame. The blame that you had just failed to pin on Neal himself, so you embraced the bitterness instead.
           Peter had one job and instead, he turned Neal loose. Gave him the green light to run. At least if Neal had gone with Kramer, there was the chance of a happy ending. There was a reasonable chance that, with the WCCD at his back, Kramer wouldn’t be able to keep Neal past the two years left on his original sentence, and when it was over he could have come home. Peter had ruined any chance of that, his silent gesture telling Neal that there was no alternative and that he had the approval of his family here. Most importantly, that nod was a goodbye, and acceptance, and an “I love you, so I’m letting you be free”. You’d never begrudged Neal his close relationship with Peter but you felt cheated that, on top of ruining any slight chance of your partner returning to you, he got to say goodbye while you were left blindsided and heartbroken.
           The first time you resorted to bitterness to cope, it lasted several weeks. You avoided Peter and dodged his team. They were worried, and El reached out, but you politely assured her you were fine and just didn’t want to see any of them. She respected your wishes and must have told her husband because he, Diana, and Clinton all stopped trying to find you. Neal’s friends were like salt in your wounds, even the ones who hadn’t told him to go. It was too deep and too fresh to handle the reminders. Hell, you could still barely handle your own apartment. You really didn’t know how deeply in love you were until Neal was gone.
           It took longer, but the bitterness and betrayal ran its course and became exhausting, as well. Finally, you cycled back into sadness and mourning, which took so much out of you but demanded so little. Roses made you cry because you thought of the roses Neal would give you. So did your favorite dress, which was only your favorite because it was his favorite, too. Tiny things that you could expect to encounter at least once every few days would make you feel hopeless. You were grieving, as if he had died. Knowing he was alive and well didn’t soothe the pain because the permanence of his decision to flee the authorities put him so out of your reach, he might as well have died.
           Every run through the stages hurt a little bit less, wound up a little bit shorter. You were healing, you knew, but the ache in your heart persisted. Learning to function again, learning to be prosperous and content without him, was an option, no matter how impossible it seemed on some days. On those days, you weren’t sure you even wanted to. Neal had earned such a place in your life and in your heart, and even when the things he did made you see red, you still knew in both heart and mind that he loved you and was yours. Some little piece of you wanted to still be his, so that you could keep that connection, that last thing you had of him.
           That little piece was such an asshole.
~~~ Cross the Ocean ~~~
           A deep delve into your professional life helped keep you occupied so you didn’t think too hard. It wasn’t the healthiest way of processing a breakup, no matter how messy or devastating said breakup was. Still, it was better to be productive and helpful than to let yourself continue spiraling and cycling through destructive emotions and patterns. The summer passed agonizingly slowly but when you looked back, it was like the blink of an eye. Suddenly it had been a whole season since you had last seen Neal. The romantic side of you wanted to say that it hurt just as much as it had before, but… it didn’t.
           You felt awful thinking it, and then awful for feeling awful for having a life after him. Neal was gone. He had no choice about leaving New York, but he did have a choice about how, and he chose the route that left no possibility of a reunion. Why the hell should you wait around for him, wishing you kept hurting for a man who clearly was more interested in his freedom than in recovering what you had together?
           Going home the day you had that thought, you looked at the button for the 21st floor and for the first time in a long time, you actually thought about just poking your head in and seeing how Neal’s other friends were doing, and then you realized the anger was running out. You didn’t have the energy or the will to keep deliberately resenting Neal or Peter.
~~~ Cross the Ocean ~~~
           By August, you could look back on everything and understand the decisions that were made. You didn’t agree with them, but you understood the desperation fueling them and the fear that Neal must have felt. The moment Neal’s handler, whoever that was, tied his hands and threw him aside, the man was as good as dead, just in a matter of time. Kramer wasn’t above that. If he were free – even just by flight – Neal could protect himself. You could forgive him for leaving, but you weren’t sure he was forgiven for leaving without even a phone call to you as he booked it to the airport.
           Later that month, though, your personal grievances didn’t seem to matter all that much. A man approached you while you were at work. You thought he was the man you’d asked to come answer some questions, but no – you were the one being questioned. He was cynical, evasive, and exacting, and clearly after information on Neal.
           As soon as he left, you went to the twenty-first floor and beelined for Peter’s office, ignoring the tentative, sympathetic greetings from familiar faces. Peter glanced up when you entered and then did a shocked double-take. It was the first time you had voluntarily approached him in months, after all.
           Peter stood up so quickly his chair legs scraped loudly on the floor. “Y/N,” he said right away, but then obviously had no idea where he was trying to go, unable to figure out what to say. You could see the sympathy and sorrow on his face. Not only did you lose your partner, and Peter had lost his friend, but the other agent had encouraged your partner to leave. He knew from your avoidance that you blamed him, at least partially.
           With a wave of your hand, you dismissed it. Nothing Peter could say would fix the situation. You knew what he had done was in Neal’s best interests, weighing his wellbeing over your feelings. Where Neal wasn’t forgiven, Peter was, finally, and the avoidance that remained was just about trying to distance yourself from reminders of your blue-eyed artist.
           “Someone just came asking questions about Neal,” you said, crossing your arms and peering across the office at Peter. “Agent Collins. He said he’s just tying up loose ends, but he’s not, is he?”
           Peter’s openmouthed surprise turned into a grim purse of his lips. He shook his head, looking frustrated, and gestured for you to close the door. You did, and leaned back against it. “He’s the bureau’s version of a bounty hunter,” the agent confided, putting his fists down on his desk and leaning onto it. “Neal was almost commutated, then slipped out under their noses. It makes them look bad. They want to get him back.”
           You didn’t miss that Peter was using pronouns that excluded himself, but didn’t comment. It was no surprise – he’d made his stance clear when he encouraged Neal to go. “Why now?” You demanded. “It’s been months, surely the trail’s cold.”
           “Best guess?” Peter hazarded, sighing deeply. “They’ve spent this time trying to find him other ways. Now they’re realizing that Neal’s better than they thought and all they want to do is make an example out of him.”
           Oh, hell no. “Like they haven’t already?” You asked snidely. Peter tilted his head aside, not explicitly agreeing but getting his point across all the same.
           The bureau had your trust – for the most part. When it came to their treatment of Neal, your eyes had been opened to how even organizations seeking justice could be completely unjust in their treatment of people who lacked recourse. Neal was frequently put in life-threatening situations with no training and no choice in the matter except to be put back in prison. Enough people knew Neal was working with the FBI for Sing Sing to be a life-threatening situation, in and of itself. Neal was nothing but a tool to them because he lacked the normal resources of walking away or pursuing litigation.
           You looked aside, glowering at the drab office wall. “It gets worse,” Peter wearily told you. “Collins is looking for a win. And at this point, a dead fugitive is just as good of an example as an incarcerated one.”
           “Not happening,” you refused furiously. “What the hell happened to proportionality?” Neal may have pissed some people off, Robin Hood-ing from the one percent, but he was never violent. Sending a bounty hunter after him with permission to kill was wildly inappropriate and inhumane.
           “I’m afraid proportionality isn’t the first thing on the mind,” Peter warned as you stalked further into his office, toward his desk.
           “We have to warn him,” you mumbled, more to yourself than to Peter. Neal was “run at any time” paranoid, not “stay away from windows” paranoid.
           “Yes,” Peter nodded, “But we can’t. We don’t know where he is. There is no way of telling him.” The agent wasn’t giving up or resigning himself to being useless. As much as there was disappointment and worry in his face, there was also stubbornness.
           “So we find him,” you quietly suggested. “No one knows him better than we do.”
           “Y/N.” Peter dropped his voice to match your volume and spoke with a soft, concerned tone. “You have to understand, finding Neal and not turning him in, much less tipping him off about Collins, is outside the law.”
           “The law is apparently saying it’s okay to murder a man who has, at worst, taken money that isn’t his.” You fervently stated. That wasn’t your first concern, Neal was, but you needed Peter to know that you weren’t just in this because you were in love with the man in question. There was a principle at stake, and a moral obligation. “The equivalent of chopping off a pickpocket’s hand, coming from the government that supposedly despises cruelty and injustice. I won’t support that, and I sure as hell won’t stand by and let it be done to someone I love.”
           While you had been talking, Peter had slowly started to smile. It was the smile he used to always give to Neal when he was proud, when your boyfriend would remind him that Neal was a kind person with a good, loving soul. Having it directed at you reminded you far too much of the smile Neal always gave back and your chest tightened – not just at the memory, but at the decision which meant you were bound to see it again.
           “I knew you were going to say that,” Peter admitted with a small, relieved grin, like the shared challenge and conspiracy were washing all the sourness and distance under the bridge. You really thought that maybe it was. His confidence in you and his commitment to your boyfriend reassured you that you weren’t losing your mind and you weren’t alone, no matter how lonely you’d been feeling. “I just need you to understand what you’re putting at stake.”
           “Wherever he is, when we find him, I’m coming. No matter what.”
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armeniaitn · 4 years
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Flights from Riga to Yerevan will resume in May 2021 – Ambassador
New Post has been published on https://armenia.in-the.news/society/flights-from-riga-to-yerevan-will-resume-in-may-2021-ambassador-51811-24-08-2020/
Flights from Riga to Yerevan will resume in May 2021 – Ambassador
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lights from Riga to Yerevan will resume in May 2021, Armenia’s Ambassador to Latvia Tigran Mkrtchyan said in an interview with Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze. 
The Ambassador noted that while the ban on foreign nationals entering Armenia by plane has been lifted since 12 August, “a visit to Armenia should perhaps be scheduled a little later, starting in May 2021, when Air Baltic flights will be resumed.”
Amb. Mkrtchyan named the five most interesting tourist attractions that travelers from Latvia should definitely see.
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Echmiadzin Cathedral in Vagarshapat
Anyone visiting Armenia should see the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the largest surviving Christian church in the world, built in 301. There are also other notable churches, museums and places related to Christian history.
Lake Sevan
Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia and one of the largest alpine lakes in the world, located almost 2000 m above sea level. Lake Sevan should be visited not only in summer, when you can refresh yourself after a hot summer day, but at any time of the year, even to taste Armenian trout.
Khor Virap Monastery
It is one of the pilgrimage destinations in Armenia. The holy mountain of Ararat is best seen from Khor Virao. St. Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian to preach the Christian faith, was imprisoned in this place for 13 years.
Tatev and Gehard Monasteries
 It has the world’s longest (according to the Guinness Book of World Records) aerial tramway (5.7 km). Not far from Yerevan is the complex of the Gehard Monastery (10th – 13th centuries), which dates back to the 4th century, when a sanctuary was created at a spring in a cave, as well as the ruins of the Garni Temple. Garni is an ancient temple of Zoroastrianism, which was built two thousand years ago. In the 4th century, when Armenia adopted Christianity, all other pagan temples were demolished, but the Garni Temple survived until the 17th century, when it collapsed during a major earthquake. Later, the temple was restored and restored, and today it is probably the only Greek and Roman antique style building that has survived in Armenia.
Yerevan
The capital of Armenia is home to the country’s most important museums, architectural and historical monuments, and entertainment venues. There is a fantastic nightlife with world-class jazz clubs. Of the many and truly outstanding museums in Yerevan, a unique place is the Museum of Ancient Manuscripts or Matenadaran.
On the other hand, for those Latvians who still remember Armenia as one of the highest quality cognac producers in the world, I can whisper in confidence that Armenia has started to produce an equally excellent dry red wine that can compete with the best wines in the world. The winemakers of the Armenian diaspora from Argentina, Lebanon and other countries returned to Armenia and in thirty years have developed a truly outstanding viticulture industry. While it is still quite problematic to go on a real trip to Armenia, I offer to feel the smell and atmosphere of Armenian mountains, valleys and rivers, tasting a sip of good Armenian red wine or cognac.
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goftor-blog · 5 years
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Be Fearless…
Give us this day our daily Faith, but deliver us, dear God, from Belief.
Aldous Huxley
Dursey Island
Dursey Island (Irish: Oileán Baoi (Island of the Bull in Viking Norse)) is one of the few inhabited islands that lie off the southwest coast of Ireland. It is situated at the western tip of the Beara Peninsula in the west of County Cork. Dursey Island is 6.5 km long and 1.5 km wide. The island is separated from the mainland by a narrow stretch of water called the Dursey Sound which has a very strong tidal race, with a reef of rocks in the centre of the channel which is submerged at high tides. This peaceful island, with only a handful of semi-permanent residents, is connected to the mainland by Ireland’s only cable car.
The island, historically, was made up of 3 villages or ‘townlands’. These are Ballynacallagh, Kilmichael, and Tilickafinna respectively from east to west on the island. Quite a few of the buildings that comprised these villages can still be seen today.
Dolphins and whales are regular visitors to the rich waters that surround Dursey, in addition to a wide range of different types of seabirds and butterflies.
Dursey has no shops, pubs or restaurants, so visitors are advised to bring food and water if they plan to go for a walk!
History
A number of pre-historic sites have been surveyed on the island, including examples of Bullaun and Cup-marked stones in Ballynacallagh, a pre-historic hut site at Killowen, and a radial stone enclosure at Maughanaclea. More prominent archaeological sites are visible at Ballynacallagh where there is a ruined monastic church and graveyard, and the site of a castle on Oileán Beag ("Small Island"). In 1602 this castle site was a garrison of the O’Sullivan Beare family, and was destroyed (along with Dunboy Castle) during the Nine Years’ War. Philip O’Sullivan Beare documents that the occupants of the castle were all killed – in what became known as the Dursey Massacre. Very little evidence of the castle site remains. On the highest point on the island, at Tilickatina, is a signal tower which dates to the Napoleonic Wars. This narrow rectangular tower had two stories over a basement, with each story supported by vaulted stone work. The tower has been in ruin since the mid-19th century. During World War 2, a whitewashed sign (indicating "EIRE") was built close to the signal tower to indicate to pilots that they were overflying neutral Ireland. In July 1943 a Luftwaffe Junkers JU88 crashed on Crow Head near Dursey, killing all crew.
Tourism
The island and cable-car are popular with day-trippers and walkers during the summer months. There is a waymarked section of the Beara Way which loops around the island. Dursey Island’s Beara Way walk marks the beginning of Europe’s E8 Long Distance Walk, which traverses the continent of Europe, ending in Istanbul, Turkey. Spanning Dursey Sound, the aerial tramway is Ireland’s only cable car, and one of the only cable cars which traverse the sea in all of Europe. It is one of the island’s main attractions. Dursey Sound is also one of the "signature discovery points" along the Wild Atlantic Way – a coastal touring route which stretches along Ireland’s Atlantic coastline. Along one of these there is a 100 km/h speed limit sign – likely placed as a prank.
Dursey has no shops, pubs or restaurants, but a small number of holiday homes can be rented on the island.
Source: Wikipedia
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