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Armenia, Resistance Fighters from the Caucasus | Deadliest Journeys
This just has to be watched. Don't be put off by the title. This is a simple story about ordinary people, entertaining and heartwarming, basically about how yet another of the old Soviet provinces has collapsed since the demise of the USSR / CCCP. Click Here to enjoy the full documentary. No apologies for sharing this. It's worth an hour of your time.
"Armenia is said to be like an inaccessible fortress. At the crossroads of Asia and Europe, 90% of the territory of this small Caucasian republic rises above 1000 meters. On December 7, 1988, in eight seconds, a terrible earthquake wiped out entire villages: 30,000 dead. Many have since left. Arman, 32, and his father have decided to stay. Before the earthquake, their village had just over 1,000 inhabitants. Today, they are only twelve. With their ancient Jigouli, a robust Russian car, they face the snowy tracks to deliver to the lonely villagers their only wealth: potatoes. Independent since 1991, following the collapse of the USSR, Armenia is slowly rebuilding its economy. Through the tenacious mist, the carcasses of old Russian factories emerge like ghosts. Here, work is rare Aris is an engineer. With five of his friends, restaurateur or even taxi, they will improvise lumberjacks: the only job they have found to earn a small salary. Their antique Russian truck still has to pass through the forest roads! Armin is Russian, Arman Armenian. The two friends, great lovers of homemade vodka, live halfway around the world: the village of Tsar, set on a plateau, bordered by sheer cliffs. Once a month, they have to bring the women of the village to stock up, their survival depends on it. The nearest town is only forty kilometers away, but the snow and the vertiginous track make the trip perilous."
Original Author / Attribution : Directors: Julien Boluen, Jean Christophe Brisard
A Cave House for Sale in Zújar, Granada
A three bedroom cave house situated close to the centre of the town of Zújar and just 5 minutes drive from the beautiful Lake Negratín, it’s ready to move into straight away – just 65,000 Euros!
Email (mailto:) Tel:+34 631 47 33 10
This is a small cave house that has been well maintained and developed but needs some decorative work. It's east facing.
All mains services are connected and fibre optic internet is wired and available (it requires a contract).
It consists of –
A living room with wood stove, a kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. There are also two additional small caves inside.
It has a yard which has enough room to park two cars and it has a small covered area close to French windows.
It has a functioning clean fridge and an old but working stove which will need replacing but both are ideal for starting with. There’s an almost new and efficient water heater and a washing machine to the same standard.
The Seller can move quickly so it can be a relatively quick sale if required.
It’s situated close to the centre of the town which has many amenities including three small supermarkets, a hardware store, multi-precios (2), a shop (which remains open during holidays and on Sundays - 8 minute walk away), a doctors surgery, several bars and restaurants and much more.
Zujar is a fantastic location as it’s just 5 minutes’ drive away from Lake Negratín which has beach areas, hot springs and some water sports (non-motorised) and there’s stunning surrounding scenery ideal for those that enjoy outdoor pursuits.
It’s situated approx. 14km from the nearest large town of Baza and about an hour and a half drive from either Almeria or Granada airports (Granada city itself is a little closer, 100km). Other accessible airports are Murcia, Alicante and Malaga.
Email (mailto:) Tel:+34 631 47 33 10
Explore the North East Andalucía area by car, bike, take an escorted tour, go hang gliding nearby or perhaps take a day trip to Granada and visit the Alhambra. You can stay at one of these caves - click on the image above for details.
Beautiful Cave House for Sale
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