Mount Ararat

Its the very last day of cycling today. After initially planning to catch a train or bus or taxi into Yerevan, we decide to risk cycling the city roads. We are a bit lucky as its a relatively not too hot day today, and its a Sunday so the traffic is less. Aside from a tricky motorway junction the ride is straightforward.

Dominating the whole ride is Mount Ararat. Initially rather shy with its head in the clouds, it slowly clears. It easy to see how for the Armenians it is a thorn in the side that this magnificent mountain is in Turkey. Especially as it has religious significance for them: this is where Noah and his ark came to rest.Read more