Vegetable khorovats - Eggplant, Tomato, Bell pepper (center) Our first stop in Armenia was at Lake Sevan, the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region. It’s recognized as the “jewel” of Armenia. Its clear alpine waters nurture Sevan trout which is served in most restaurants in the area. Chicken wings kebab, Potatoes, Mushroom kebab We stopped for lunch at Tsovagyugh Food Court. It features a restaurant, bakery, variety store and restrooms. This is a popular place with visitors queuing up for their selection of bread and pastries. The restaurant counters were busy as well with hungry customers checking out the wide array of dishes on offer. Grilled trout from Lake Sevan My fellow travelers and I opted for the grilled freshwater trout. For about 3000 Armenian dram (roughly USD$7.85) we each received a big serving of trout with fries and vegies. i couldnt eat it all. It was quite filling. Freshly baked Lavosh Sated from lunch, I checked out how bread was made in large clay...
The Evolution of Philippine Culture The story of The Evolution of Philippine Culture began in 1957 when the Fleur de Lis Auditorium at St. Paul University Manila was under construction. Jose L. Reynoso, the architect of the Fleur de Lis, asked his townmate, Carlos “Botong” Francisco, to paint a mural which he envisioned as the focal point of the auditorium’s lobby. The 3.5 meters by 4.5 meters mural was fitted between two pilasters and it is the first thing a theatergoer would see as they enter the foyer from the main portal. The theme, The Evolution of Philippine Culture, was carefully considered to complement the purpose of the Fleur de Lis, that is, to bring to the stage noteworthy musicals and concerts which have since earned the theater the name, “Broadway of Herran”. (Herran was the former name of Pedro Gil Street.) The central figure is that of a muscular Filipino who is intensely beating the drum. The sound is almost palpable. Above him is a Caucasian woman whose head is caugh...