Into Lake Sevan

To get to Lake Sevan there are two passes to complete. They are relatively modest as we are already high. But somehow they seem hard work all the same.

Lake Sevan is large and is very high at nearly 1900m. It means that for many days we have been lower than the lake level when climbing and camping. This feels a bit weird. In any case, we are keen to get a view of the lake. Even on the second pass the lake eludes us and we are nearly upon it before we get a view. The lake is surrounded on all sides by mountains. Those on the north side forming the border with Azerbaijan.

At last some flat cycling along the lake shore. We manage to find a small track which goes really near the shore and spot a quiet but sandy spot for the night. Here we swim, rinse some clothes and relax a while.

In the middle of the night, there are almost continuous flashes of light from storms on the surrounding mountains. Then it is our turn. Flash flash crash flash crash. The tent is taking quite a battering and its not worth even trying to sleep. We huddle in the dark and enjoy the majesty of the sound, light and vibration of the storm.Read more