Khatchkars - "Stone Cross"

Khatchkars - "Stone Cross"
Khatchars are everywhere in Armenia; in and around churches, on streets and roads, and out in the countryside. There are tens of thousands all over. Some characteristics of khatchars are that they are seldom symmetrical left to right or top to bottom. This symbolizes the assymetry of the world. The carved background patterns (similar to celtic knots) on many khatchkars have no beggining or end - symbolizing the eterenity of the universe. And, finally, a common practice was to break a small piece of the carving with a chisel. This symbolizes the idea that nothing on earth is perfect. Khatchkars date from at least the middle ages if not earlier. .

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

I AM ON MY WAY!!!

So I am at the airport in Seattle, leaving for Paris in a few minutes.  I have a 3-hour stopover there and then a 4.5 hour flight to Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia.  Thanks again to all of our friends and family who have supported Kristina and I to make this trip possible. 

Special thanks to our children and grandchildren too for carrying on  Armenian DNA.

And my great honor and respect for Kristina who done unending work to help me go - not the least of which is to not have me with her for a month.

Cheers,
Bob

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