May 22, 2013
Today we went to the first tank ever liberated in Shushi. I felt so proud that I stood on the tank that freed Shushi. We all had to go up ramps to get to the tank which was put on a high stand. We all climbed up it and took pictures, for me it was kind of scary because I’m scared of heights. Then we went back down and walked to the bus. Next we went to Kantsasar which was built in 1216. At Kantsasar we saw and learned about this dome which had the 4 symbols on it of the 4 evangelists. The lion, eagle, bull,and angel. We all got to sit on a horse there and take pictures and ride on it.
Later our bus driver surprised us and we went to this place where there were goats and a big statue of a lion. We fed some of the goats. Then we went to a restaurant in the village like villagers actually lived there. We saw live chickens, piglets, and baby chicks. The chicks were so cute and some people held them, it fit right in our palms. We ate food there, bought some souvenirs, and left. Later we went to Menk Enk Mer Sarer. Which is also called mamign oo babig. It was so cool. Vickie’s mom said that there use to be a stair case there so you could climb up but it got ruined. We took a big group picture. Some people tried to climb it but it didn’t work.
Next we went to the fallen heroes museum. It was full of pictures of the fallen heroes. Lastly we went to a Military Base, I was kind of scared and excited at the same time. It was very cool, when we just got there we played soccer with some kids there that were just playing on the streets. After we played the soldiers were ready for us so we went into the center they practice. We all sang for them and then went inside to look around for a bit. After that we went to the department where they sleep. The head of the soldiers said that they stay there for 2 years but get 1week of vacation. They showed us where they get there hair cut and sew. This day was pretty cool I had a lot of fun.
Sarine Mahrokhian