Day 8; The badanis spent a very large portion of the day en route from the beautiful Artsakh back to Hayasdan. On our way, we had pit stops at the Karavanadoon, where centuries ago, merchants and travellers would also stop on their way for rest and replenishment. Another pit stop at Noradouz, and we finally made it to Lake Sevan. Although we could not swim, the view itself was magnificent. Blue Sevan resort with the view of Lake Sevan was where we spent the night to end the long drive from Artsakh.

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Day 7- The badanis woke up in beautiful Stepanakert and left for Kantsasar church, whose history during the war of liberation showed us the importance of Artsakh and the movements.  On the way back, we stopped at the Mamig ou Babig monument, which represents our great mountains. In the afternoon, the kids went to the Martyrs’ Museum, which holds personal valuables, pictures and stories of the men and women who lost their lives fighting for the obtainment of a free Artsakh. The rest of the day was devoted to the local Shoushi children who are participants in the Aram Manougian-Naregatsi Jampar. Our badanis ate, played, sang and danced with the kids and distributed the goods we had brought from back home. This reunion between both groups of kids brought a new vision and perspective to our badanis about the daily struggle and pride the Artsakhtsis have. Tune in for further updates. Next up, L Lake Sevan.

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Day 6- The badanis started off the day with a ride in the world’s longest air lift, the Wings of Datev. This beautiful ride landed the badanis to the sight of the Datev Monastery, where the kids wal k around the church grounds listening to the history behind it. Leaving Datev, the badanis had a few hours’ ride leading them to the beautiful capital city of Artsakh, Stepanakert. The badanis had a city tour of Stepanakert, where they saw the newly rebuilt city and republic square, as well as the main roads and attractions.

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