Today we went to the 13th century monastery of Ghandzazar. It was a very big church. The complex is protected by high walls. Within the complex is the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. As we were looking around, we found Armenian prince Hasan Jalal’s grave (who built the church) buried in the church. Outside of the church their was an old rusty RPG that didn’t work anymore. The church had stairs that lead up to a V.I.P room for people, to watch the service. While we were in the church we saw crosses carved on the wall.
Soon we went to the “lion cave” which was made out of stone. The teeth were made out of grey stone and the rest was brown. After we each took individual pictures and we went straight to lunch. At lunch we got separate tables instead of the kids all together and after that we headed to Tativank.
Tativank church was built in the 13th century by St. Dadi. Here we lit candles. Their were multiple alters and candle holders. It was very cool and interesting.
Their now we’re going to Lake Sevan for dinner. We are going to eat the famous fish Ishkhan. Then we went right in front of the lake and found obsidian. Now, that were done, we are going back to Yerevan. Tomorrow we have a free day and I can’t wait to see Yerevan, with our parents.
-Sarine and Vicken