{"id":579261,"date":"2023-04-28T02:25:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T06:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldtadise.com\/?p=579261"},"modified":"2023-04-28T02:27:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T06:27:24","slug":"sevastopol-crimea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldtadise.com\/?p=579261","title":{"rendered":"Sevastopol, Crimea"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greetings from Armenia!<\/p>\n

A couple of weeks ago, while in Moscow, Crimea attracted my attention, so I made arrangements to go there. About the same time, it started to feel like it was time to think about heading homeward. That prompted me to look at a map and flight routes. There are very few open routes in and out of Russia for Americans now, Moscow being the main hub. I happened to notice flights from Sochi to Yerevan, and from there I could fly from Yerevan to Europe. So, I bought tickets and here I am, now exploring Armenia!<\/p>\n

Since arriving here three days ago, I’ve been amazed by the feeling of Yerevan. It rates as my favorite city, has a wonderful vibe, with similarities to how Portland, Seattle and San Francisco used to feel a few decades ago. It’s friendly, attractive, interesting, clean, safe, easy to get around, lively as can be but in a gentle way and with so much to do. Not being a city person, I’m surprised by how much I am enjoying it here. That said, it’s now time for me to get out into the countryside! Later this morning, I’ll pick up a rental car and go cruising around. Of course, more on that later.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Sevastopol also had me comparing it to the Portland, Seattle and San Francisco of old. Like Yerevan, Sevastopol also appeared to me to be in a sweet spot. Come to think of it, Vladivostok is there as well. Anyway, here’s a link to photos, a sampling from my Sevastopol experience:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/balloonbill.smugmug.com\/Other\/Sevastopol\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s to discovering wonderful treasures, old and new!<\/p>\n

Bill<\/p>\n

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