We finished the roof today… our group really pulled together towards the end and finished the challenge with a burst of unexpected energy. For the last few lines of cement, Siramarj and Artog wanted to help, so our team got a dose of Armenian sass from the two eight-year olds. I really love how some games are completely universal, like water fights and piggyback rides. It really didn’t matter that our communication transcended language.
As the roof crew cleaned off the last wooden slats and the unused rocks, the overall effect gave us all a moment of pride. We did this, a team of Armenian men and about fifteen American twenty-year olds and two professors. We even got to pet cows today!
The feeling of completing a project really inspired everyone. Our after-work coffee break, with local pears and a crumbly lemon cake had a celebratory feel.
During the meal, Karen, the father approached the table and asked if we would like to see a horse. Yesterday, most of the group rode a pair of ponies before we went into the nature park. Hoping for a repeat, we all nodded and he disappeared.
Later, after most of us had forgotten about his offer, Karen comes cantering up the road on a grumpy brown pony. We got lead around the yard, but one of the funniest moments of the afternoon happened Anuj grabbed Suren, the four-year old, and put him in front of the saddle. Then Malik hopped up behind Anuj and the three of them posed on that unhappy little horse like they were kings.
Anyhow, I'm getting sleepy, until next time,
Debbie
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