The first snow is here

Here is a view from my kitchen.

10 cm in one night. Temperature went up from -5°C to -2°C. The urban & polluted sphere of Downtown Yerevan calmed down. Marshutkas slowed their speed. It was nice to see people smiling in Barekamutsyun market (where I usually have my breakfast). It nice to see this sphere in a peaceful mood.
And Armenians wait for this moment with impatience. One of my workates told me that her family usually welcomes the first snow as a delivrerance from the dark autumn mood. And celebrate.

After summer, fashionly dressed girls, and endless nights in open air cafes, Caucasian winter shows a totally differente face of the country, and the real human nature from Armenian people. Something worth seeing, despite of the rigorous weather, negative temperatures, and electric blackouts.

I got my flight ticket for France. I’ll be in Paris from Dec. 23 to Jan. 11. Since then, I’ll draw some conclusions of my first half or my Armenian adventure. Right here.

Before leaving, here are some pictures of the snow. Light was pretty bad. I’ll post more this week end, hoping that the sun would appear.