Armenia - Monasteries, plus Everything Else

Armenia - the first Christian nation. We have just completed a two week trip through the Caucasus - Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan (see map). Three very interesting and very different countries. In Armenia, we based ourselves in the bustling capital, Yerevan, making day-trips to the many famous sites: Church of Echmiadzin* and Zvartnots Cathedral*, Garni Temple and the spectacular basalt columns, Geghard Monastery*, Khor Virap Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Sevanavank Monastery and Hagput Monastery*. Many monasteries, but much else to see besides! We then crossed by road in to neighbouring Georgia. Many thanks to our lovely guide, Gaya, for showing us around her beautiful country, whilst explaining its sometimes difficult history. (* = UNESCO World Heritage Site)