Thank you Mitch and Sonia! Abovyan is both my parents hometown! I still have family living there. I last visited in 2004 and it’s a faint memory to me and I’m sure it’s changed much since then. Fingers crossed I will be reunited with my Armenia soon ❤
Thank you Mitch and Mrs. Mitch for the fascinating tour and the good company. It's always a blessing to see another window on the world that not many others get to see. What you describe at 14:00 about the hazards of Vaping and powerful devices in the hands of children is of course something not unique to your home. Where I live here in the U.S., Vaping is strictly regulated when it comes to minors, but dangerous street drugs basically are not, and fentanyl is the leading cause of death in young people. Someone from outside the U.S. asked me today why are so many people in America consuming such deadly substances when the dangers are so obvious, and I explained that I observe that it has largely to do with anxiety and pain of conscience that largely results from a society dissociated from reality, and that powerful devices, toxic agendas and a loveless existence play a central role in it. You mention hating it Mitch and the situation is so bad where I'm living, that I have to question if my hate is an unrighteous or righteous hate based not in judgment and resentment, but in forgiveness and love. On a side note: Seeing more of your videos, I'm curious how common it might be to see retired ex-pats in Armenia, what attracts them and how content they might be? Cheers!
@jackoneil3933...and thank you for your informative comment, Jack. The drug situation in the U.S. is very sad, especially in the big cities...and I agree with the causes you mentioned. These people need help and guidance, as it's clear something very important is missing in their lives. I believe retired ex-pats could be the answer to many of Armenia's problems, given their life and work experience in western countries. I know of a few who've made the move and though it's a big culture shock for them, they focus on charitable causes and sharing their expertise with others.🙏
@@ArmenianLifewithMitch Indeed... Prevention and intervention is always more effective than rescue and rehabilitation, but often stability, vision and the rope of hope are present most thrive, as perhaps is the case with Armenia. When I look on TH-cam for topics related to retirement and ex-pats in Armenia, I find mostly your videos, so for now you seem to be the most important window on Armenia, and as such sharing more of what it is that inspires your love of your home and how others can also discover what you have for themselves, seems important.
@@jackoneil3933... thanks Jack, we aim to introduce more expats in the future, to get their perspective on why they chose to live in Armenia, what they do and how they've found the experience.🙏
I hope our cities could shine and be more beautiful, thank you for sharing,I’ve been there,but haven’t seen so much just the church and one street near it.❤️🇦🇲
Enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. Greetings to both of you from Norway where I am visiting now and for the next 2 weeks or so. Still hoping to travel to Armenia soon!😀
A new church? Beautiful. Curious what the attendance is Sunday mornings? Benefactors? Where do our children learn the basics of good behavior, good health, etc. At home, obviously. Our Church leaders. Our educators. Are they all failing? Many cultures are facing these difficulties.
@katesyms2456...I couldn't tell you precisely, but I'd say 200 - 400 on regular Sundays. But that number jumps exponentially on feast days, weddings and baptisms. Parents have to bear responsibility for raising unruly children. These same parents are also teaching in schools and have positions in government...so can we expect an orderly society anywhere these days? May God help us all to be a good influence on this generation we are a part of🙏
Hi Mitch , Mrs. Mitch, hope you are both keeping well …..we are still considering to live in Armenia, the only thing at the moment we are trying to find about health insurances which we get from here in Georgia, USA . MS drugs and epilepsy treatments are not cheap for my wife’s health. Nevertheless a visit if I can manage to see and consider residency . Just to let you know our steps for the moment.
@zavainmardirossian8593...thanks for keeping us posted Zavain jan. Insurance for people of pension age is almost an impossibility here I think. We had been insured through my wife's work program with a very reputable Insurance company in Armenia. However, when she retired from work they would not insure us due to our age. We had been with this Insurance company for 9 years...now they've just cut us off. Funny thing is, they were still insuring us when my wife was employed, despite her being over 63 (their cut off age)
@vict3071...yes, I would love another 4WD, but good ones are out of my price range unfortunately. It would really add another dimension to our channel if we were able to get to more remote villages and ancient sites. Our UAZ Hunter took us everywhere, but it was too utilitarian and uncomfortable, especially for Mrs Mitch. Unfortunately we have many serious holes in roads, which they just cut a giant square around (without any warning signs) and come along a fill it some weeks after...if we're lucky🙄
As to the vaping, perhaps someone could set up an initiative where a child is assisted by the local council who get the child to go into a shop and if they return with a vape package then the officer goes into the shop and fines the owner or some other punishment. News will soon spread and the fear in shop keepers will help turn away the kids, perhaps? In the UK they did it with purchases of alcohol.
@rbrooks2007...good idea, but it might put the child at risk. Police undercover surveillance of these Vape stores might be a better idea...and it would put our police force to good use instead of trying to control intersections all of the time.
It is a mausoleum for the very rich guy that build the church not a Chapel. He got rich during the fall of the USSR he has to go the extra mile to get in to heaven. With the benefit of a hughe tax write of so the stay rich. Sorry to be a bit negative butt this money could be better spend do some good instead of making a grand statement to ones own ego
@rittertun3382...yes of course, but I can't remember what I ignored? However, someone wrote a negative comment about our Indian granddaughter; and subsequently that comment was removed because it was offensive to us and to her. She is part of our family and will appear in more of our videos in the future. Of course, if it wasn't you, then I apologise.🙏 Everyone has the right to their opinion, but sometimes to voice that opinion is not prudent.
great analogy about kids with smart phones, ...poor road maintenance, littering and pollution in general, bad traffic manners, disrespect for elderly people, lack of jobs, you are describing colombia
Beautiful city and nice information ! Thank you sir !!!!!.....
@jaspalminhas17...thank you🙏
Thank you Mitch and Sonia! Abovyan is both my parents hometown! I still have family living there. I last visited in 2004 and it’s a faint memory to me and I’m sure it’s changed much since then. Fingers crossed I will be reunited with my Armenia soon ❤
@lizardlizrn9185...We like Abovyan very much, as it's much more peaceful than Yerevan. It's a bit cold in winter for me, but perfect in summer❤
Planning to spend three days in Yerevan...
Yerevan is active big city,but Abovyan is more of small green town with 25x time less population.
You’re welcome here 🇦🇲🫶🏻.
Thank you Mitch and Mrs. Mitch for the fascinating tour and the good company. It's always a blessing to see another window on the world that not many others get to see. What you describe at 14:00 about the hazards of Vaping and powerful devices in the hands of children is of course something not unique to your home. Where I live here in the U.S., Vaping is strictly regulated when it comes to minors, but dangerous street drugs basically are not, and fentanyl is the leading cause of death in young people.
Someone from outside the U.S. asked me today why are so many people in America consuming such deadly substances when the dangers are so obvious, and I explained that I observe that it has largely to do with anxiety and pain of conscience that largely results from a society dissociated from reality, and that powerful devices, toxic agendas and a loveless existence play a central role in it. You mention hating it Mitch and the situation is so bad where I'm living, that I have to question if my hate is an unrighteous or righteous hate based not in judgment and resentment, but in forgiveness and love.
On a side note: Seeing more of your videos, I'm curious how common it might be to see retired ex-pats in Armenia, what attracts them and how content they might be?
Cheers!
@jackoneil3933...and thank you for your informative comment, Jack. The drug situation in the U.S. is very sad, especially in the big cities...and I agree with the causes you mentioned. These people need help and guidance, as it's clear something very important is missing in their lives.
I believe retired ex-pats could be the answer to many of Armenia's problems, given their life and work experience in western countries. I know of a few who've made the move and though it's a big culture shock for them, they focus on charitable causes and sharing their expertise with others.🙏
@@ArmenianLifewithMitch Indeed... Prevention and intervention is always more effective than rescue and rehabilitation, but often stability, vision and the rope of hope are present most thrive, as perhaps is the case with Armenia.
When I look on TH-cam for topics related to retirement and ex-pats in Armenia, I find mostly your videos, so for now you seem to be the most important window on Armenia, and as such sharing more of what it is that inspires your love of your home and how others can also discover what you have for themselves, seems important.
@@jackoneil3933... thanks Jack, we aim to introduce more expats in the future, to get their perspective on why they chose to live in Armenia, what they do and how they've found the experience.🙏
I hope our cities could shine and be more beautiful, thank you for sharing,I’ve been there,but haven’t seen so much just the church and one street near it.❤️🇦🇲
Thanks as always!
@owlmirror178...🙏
Wow thank you so much, I left the city back in 1979. Looks very different now and that is good thing. God’s blessing to you!
@Kamo-ve6bw...God bless you also, Kamo jan🙏
I remember when the city was filled with Armenians from Iran and Syria, unfortunately they all left.
@@Kamo-ve6bw ...yes, it's sad they left...we need to encourage the diaspora to stay, not make life more difficult for them!
another great journey, thankyou.
@peterdavidian4359...thanks Pete🙏
Beautiful video
Thank you🙏
i love abovyan
My home and favorite city of Abovyan!!!! How I miss you!!!4 школа,моя родная школа.Как я люблю тебя мой Абовян!!!!
@narinesedrakyan3440...It's a lovely city isn't it!❤️
@@ArmenianLifewithMitch HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!🌲🌲🌲☃️☃️☃️☃️
@@narinesedrakyan3440...happy New Year, Narine jan🙏
Enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. Greetings to both of you from Norway where I am visiting now and for the next 2 weeks or so. Still hoping to travel to Armenia soon!😀
@helgenormann5160...thanks Helga. We look forward to your visit to Armenia...meanwhile enjoy your time in Norway🙏
A new church? Beautiful. Curious what the attendance is Sunday mornings? Benefactors? Where do our children learn the basics of good behavior, good health, etc. At home, obviously. Our Church leaders. Our educators. Are they all failing? Many cultures are facing these difficulties.
@katesyms2456...I couldn't tell you precisely, but I'd say 200 - 400 on regular Sundays. But that number jumps exponentially on feast days, weddings and baptisms.
Parents have to bear responsibility for raising unruly children. These same parents are also teaching in schools and have positions in government...so can we expect an orderly society anywhere these days? May God help us all to be a good influence on this generation we are a part of🙏
this town is peaceful and awesome ❤
@tengkuferdiansyah8617...yes it is🙏
and god loves to
Hi Mitch , Mrs. Mitch, hope you are both keeping well …..we are still considering to live in Armenia, the only thing at the moment we are trying to find about health insurances which we get from here in Georgia, USA . MS drugs and epilepsy treatments are not cheap for my wife’s health. Nevertheless a visit if I can manage to see and consider residency . Just to let you know our steps for the moment.
@zavainmardirossian8593...thanks for keeping us posted Zavain jan. Insurance for people of pension age is almost an impossibility here I think. We had been insured through my wife's work program with a very reputable Insurance company in Armenia. However, when she retired from work they would not insure us due to our age. We had been with this Insurance company for 9 years...now they've just cut us off. Funny thing is, they were still insuring us when my wife was employed, despite her being over 63 (their cut off age)
I miss you guys!!
@Armanng...miss you too Arman jan🙏
Mitch you need a Toyota Tacoma 4x4. Those are some serious holes. Not potholes, but holes. Let's go boom, boom, boom. 😂
@vict3071...yes, I would love another 4WD, but good ones are out of my price range unfortunately. It would really add another dimension to our channel if we were able to get to more remote villages and ancient sites. Our UAZ Hunter took us everywhere, but it was too utilitarian and uncomfortable, especially for Mrs Mitch. Unfortunately we have many serious holes in roads, which they just cut a giant square around (without any warning signs) and come along a fill it some weeks after...if we're lucky🙄
it s so sad to see our kids to smoke ,
@arlettekhederlarian9319...Yes it is...So we must always try to be good examples for them. Armenian men must change their attitude to smoking as well🙏
As to the vaping, perhaps someone could set up an initiative where a child is assisted by the local council who get the child to go into a shop and if they return with a vape package then the officer goes into the shop and fines the owner or some other punishment. News will soon spread and the fear in shop keepers will help turn away the kids, perhaps? In the UK they did it with purchases of alcohol.
@rbrooks2007...good idea, but it might put the child at risk. Police undercover surveillance of these Vape stores might be a better idea...and it would put our police force to good use instead of trying to control intersections all of the time.
Какая разруха...а какой был город шикарный .Жаль очень .
Где вы увидели разруху?
It is a mausoleum for the very rich guy that build the church not a Chapel. He got rich during the fall of the USSR he has to go the extra mile to get in to heaven. With the benefit of a hughe tax write of so the stay rich.
Sorry to be a bit negative butt this money could be better spend do some good instead of making a grand statement to ones own ego
Yes, I totally agree!
Msr.Mich please don,^t ignore my opinion,everyone has a right to introduce his opinion free,Have I?.
@rittertun3382...yes of course, but I can't remember what I ignored? However, someone wrote a negative comment about our Indian granddaughter; and subsequently that comment was removed because it was offensive to us and to her. She is part of our family and will appear in more of our videos in the future. Of course, if it wasn't you, then I apologise.🙏 Everyone has the right to their opinion, but sometimes to voice that opinion is not prudent.
great analogy about kids with smart phones, ...poor road maintenance, littering and pollution in general, bad traffic manners, disrespect for elderly people, lack of jobs, you are describing colombia
@meditationworldknowlege9148...sadly, it's a universal problem which is highlighted more in poorer countries.