I hear there are mountains in Armenia!

Trip Start Jan 15, 2005

Trip End Apr 27, 2006

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Flag of Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Monday, May 30, 2005

So, Armenia it is. We had heard that for the health volunteers there was another country possiblity. I had wanted to go to Suriname in South America because then I could have gone home for a month but, it turned out that all of us 8 healthies who are going to continue in Peace Corps wanted to go there. So, I decided to go to Armenia because it really doesn't matter what country I go to. I seem to not be able to get out of the former soviet union. It has been suggested to me that maybe I should then become and expert on the region and take the foreign service exam and see what happens. Hmm.... not a bad idea! Think I will give that a try. :) It was pointed out to me today that I don't fluff up my travelogues with emotions. (which I was told was a good thing) Well, not this time guys. :) Well, okay not too much fluffy stuff. But, I have been asked if I really am dealing with this as well as I sound like I am. Honestly, I am taking this all in stride. Yes, it is an emotional roller coaster. But, being given the option of going to another country makes me happy. I am not ready to go back to america and find a job and an apartment and begin a normal american life yet. I don't even know when I will be ready to do that. So, this gives me a chance to keep traveling and meeting people and learning things. I wasn't able to cry since I had gotten to Bukhara. Back in america I was such a crier but here.... not so much. Yesterday after all of us healthies met together to talk about Suriname, I did finally break down. I wanted to go to my room and just have a good cry but Caroline had the room key and I couldn't find her. So, there went that plan. I just wandered off by myself for a little while and cried a little and then was able to go find other volunteers and just hang out with them for a little while. Tomorrow is the last time all of us will be together. When I think about that, I get upset. But, luckily it looks like I will be able to see some of these guys again. Travis and Caroline are planning on going to Georgia which is right next door to Armenia. So, it is possible to head over that way once in a while. There are only two of us from UZ-18 that will be going to Armenia. The other person is Zack. I am glad that I won't be alone. Travis and I are still on the quest to find the supplies to be able to brew a decent cup of coffee. So, maybe tomorrow we will have that all taken care of? Maybe. We have all been hanging out. Tomorrow, we are having a pool party at the hotel as our goodbye party. The other night, a group of us went bowling and then dancing. So, I got to dance with Joe again! YEAH!! He will be going to Suriname (hopefully) This is exciting. And yes, it is difficult. But, I don't have much time to think about the difficult stuff. I will cry at the airport. (maybe) But, the good news is that I will know people in the Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia! Cheap vacations!! woohooo!! I don't know when I will be able to write to you guys again. As soon as I know the address for the peace corps headquarters in Armenia, I will let people know. Take care! Laura