Have to think this morning and then after thinking get outside to Sammy the Volga, finish her and on to the Russian Village…
But, let us not get ahead of ourselves yet…
Armenia for those that care:
My son and grandson came to Armenia to see me. Sveta came as soon as she could and spent a week with us. So I rented a flat for my son and grandson and had my small room that I have a lease on. Sveta and I fit perfect in the small room. The bigger flat was because my son has a very large home in the USA and my grandson likes being able to get away from everyone and do his own thing…
The link above is some photos of the trip. This trip was very special to me. It has been 20 years almost since I have seen my son and I have never seen my grandson. That is in person, maybe a bit upon video calls, but never in person. Things have gotten very bad in the USA and my son whom has never ever traveled before out of country, took that first jump into the unknown. Together the two kids came all the way to Armenia. I chose Armenia, because for a first overseas trip, Russia would be too much for them to handle…
And Armenia did not disappoint. They were faced with an easy border crossing at Armenia and while they were very shell shocked from just a long trip, they did great and it was all to plan. I travel a bunch and know what was best for their maiden flight halfway around the world…
I have an official account for SSA retirement checks to be transferred to in Armenia…
I have an official long term lease for living there…
My bank Evoca has to be the most wonderful bank I have ever used. Nothing in the modern days compares to how I am treated at Evoca. Can we say banking 50 years ago in the USA, before cutting the throats of Savings and Loans. The real banking of the USA was Savings and Loans. Now contemplate that message and look around at your bank nowadays…
As an American, Armenia is your best friend at this time, if you like Russia…
My son and grandson made my life so much better. Two of the finest kids any man could ever desire. I will speak for Sveta and I, “We had a blast with the kids!”
Maybe I should do a post about how to get a bank account in Armenia? I dunno…
I have used the USA Consulate in Armenia and it was really okay. This is the first time I have entered a US Consulate and not felt under attack. I have been in several mind you. The worst was Ukraine when my passport was stolen in Kiev…
Yerevan is small compared to many capitals, but as with capitals of countries, you find everything. I average 20,000 steps a day and just love the Armenian people. They are so nice and helpful. They never care to be bothered. Just watch out how they drive and all is good…
Everything I had to do was accomplished. I was able to meet my son and grandson in Armenia. How could anything be any better than that?
Now if we can just get them to Russia and watch their eyes get big as silver dollars as they look around!!!
By the way. I thought, I worked on Sammy the Volga and I finished this article. Now that is just right…
WtR