Author: Tatoyan Vazgen

New Brunswicker joins Noah’s Ark expedition to Ararat

July 14, 2005
By Diane Trail
_ChristianWeek_ ()
MONCTON, NB — At his desk in front of a myriad of cords and server
engines that are the computer nerve center for _Atlantic Baptist
University_ () (ABU), David Graves seems an
improbable candidate for an archaeological expedition in search of
Noah’s Ark. He is the sole Canadian on the 18-member team with
_ArcImaging_ () , an evangelical Christian
archaeological research group preparing to scale Mount Ararat in
Turkey this summer.
Graves, director of computer services and a part-time faculty member
at ABU, is more than a little excited about the prospect of climbing
Mount Ararat. He is working on his doctorate in Biblical Studies from
the University of Aberdeen and Highland Theological College in
Scotland, and teaches archaeology as part of an ABU-Oxford program in
England.
The 48-year-old has visited many archaeological sites in Israel,
Turkey and Egypt, but this will be his first “dig.” Graves’ main task
on the mountain will be to run the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to
map slices of everything beneath the ice to the mountain’s volcanic
surface. Ararat is 17,274 feet high — the highest mountain in Turkey
and the largest mountain in the world by mass. The mountain’s peak
above 15,000-foot elevation is under an icecap of 200-300 feet.
“When [Rex] Geissler asked me if I would consider joining him on the
expedition, I said ‘Let me think about it. Yes!'” says Graves,
sporting a shy smile and spiked white hair.
Geissler is president of ArcImaging (Archaeological Imaging Research
Consortium), based in Colorado. Geissler and Graves only met in March
of this year when they were together on a tour of archaeological sites
in Egypt.
“We just hit it off,” says Graves. “We have a lot in common with our
backgrounds in computers. He owns a database company. We were both
very interested in Turkey and archaeology . . . Next thing I knew I
was director of operations and logistics for the expedition and in
charge of the GPR for the site.”
Graves is undergoing rigorous physical training to improve stamina and
cardiovascular fitness in preparation for the climb. He also hopes the
training will help him avoid altitude sickness, a potentially fatal
respiratory illness associated with oxygen-thin mountain air. Other
hazards of the climb and mountaintop work site include lightning; no
trees to protect from sudden snowstorms; steep, icy cliffs; plus wild
dogs and scorpions at lower elevations.
Graves is also endeavouring to raise $14,000 for his winter clothing,
specialized ice-climbing equipment, training and general expenses.
As a biblical scholar, Graves believes the _biblical narrative_
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of the Great Flood, which says that Noah’s Ark went aground in Mount
Ararat region. Faith and science can co-exist, he says and he believes
this expedition is about seeking scientific proof for biblical fact.
In defence of their search for Noah’s Ark, ArcImaging’s website
states, “Liberal scholars [have] criticized many things throughout the
Bible. Archaeology has shown many of these criticisms to be wrong,
from Genesis 12 through Revelation. But Genesis 1-11 is still viewed
as myth. If part of Noah’s Ark were substantiated, it would support
the Bible and Noah back to Genesis 5 . . .
Noah’s Ark would actually give support for all three major [Abrahamic]
world religions — Judaism, Christianity and Islam.”
“This [expedition] is much more about adventure and raw research. It’s
not a holy pilgrimage,” says Graves.
ArcImaging is the first organization to receive permission from the
Turkish government to survey Mount Ararat since 1981. The
archaeological organization conducted previous research in 2001 on one
part of Ararat. The group is conducting its search in co-operation
with the Archaeology Department of _Ataturk University_
() and the Turkish
ministries in Ankara.
“ArcImaging does the research, but the artefacts remains in Turkey,”
says Graves. “If we find something, we melt a tunnel and take
samples.”
The team hopes the Turkish government will grant research visas for
the trip.
The threat of military manoeuvers — the cause of visa refusals for
the last couple of years — may prove their biggest obstacle. Mount
Ararat is on the border of Iraq and Iran, with Middle East tensions
posing danger to outsiders.
Although Graves is inexperienced in some ways, Geissler has great
confidence in him.
“What stood out was his organization and computer skills, and his
ability to put together plans,” Geissler told Times-Transcript by
phone from Colorado.
“He exhibited a real sense of excitement about the project as well,
and that’s one thing that attracts me to people when they’re excited
about being a part of it and helping out with it.”
“He becomes one of most valuable members of our team because of his
[GPR] training,” Geissler said.
The international team, including nine Christian archaeologists,
glaciologists, experienced Ararat climbers and photographers, is being
recruited to investigate the site sometime between July 15 and August
15.

ENERGY DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS OF ARMENIA HANDED OVER TO INTERENERGO FOR
TRUST MANAGEMENT FOR 99 YEARS
YEREVAN, JULY 22, NOYAN TAPAN. The Energy Distribution Networks of
Armenia have been handed over to the company Interenergo making part
of RAO EES for trust management for a period of 99
years. Interenergo’s Deputy Director Mikhail Mantrov stated at the
July 22 press conference that the agreement on the deal was signed
with Midland Resources Holding on June 23. It was noted that under the
agreement, the right of property has not been changed and Midland
Resources remains the owner. According to M. Mantrov, no Armenian law
has been broken by this deal. He said that the Armenian government has
not asked them to give it a copy of the agreement. M. Mantrov noted
that the information on the website of RAO EES that 73 mln USD was
allocated for the purchase of the distribution networks was
misunderstanding. At the same time M. Mantrov stated that RAO EES has
serious interests in the international energy sphere. Particularly, it
has its own energy companies in Georgia, Bulgaria and Moldova and is
currently participating in the tender for privatizing Turkey’s
networks. As regards the recent statements of the WB Yerevan Office’s
Director Roger Robinson, M. Mantrov said that ” for the Energy
Distribution Networks, a specialized company with serious investment
and stable financial capacities that would come for a long term rather
than 1-2 years was needed. RAO EES met these satndards.” Director of
Midland Resources Evgeny Gladunchik announced that they will continue
implementing the investment program submitted to the RA Public
Services Regulatory Commission. Asked why a tender had not been held,
he replied: “I am just a director and it is ouside my competence to
answer this question.” In response to the question why RAO EES did not
apply directly to the Armenian government by submitting a bid for
privatization of the networks, M. Mantrov said: “Let’s wait a bit.”

Russian electricity monopoly gets right to manage Armenian grid for 99 years
AP Worldstream; Jul 22, 2005

Russia’s electricity monopoly Unified Energy Systems has acquired the
right to manage and receive profits from Armenia’s national grid
company for the next 99 years, UES said Friday.
The giant Russian utility paid US$73 million (Aâ=82¬60 million) in the
deal, which was signed June 23, making UES the effective owner of the
company _ but sidestepping the need to seek approval from the Armenian
government as in the case of an outright purchase.
A spokeswoman for UES said Friday that the company would not comment
on the structure of the deal. She did not rule out, however, that the
company could acquire shares in the grid company _ Electricity
Networks of Armenia _ in the future.
UES had reported in its 2004 financial statement at the end of June
that it had paid the US$73 million (Aâ=82¬60 million) to buy the
company. It said Friday this information was not true and had been
mistakenly included in the financial statement.
State-controlled UES, hungry to cement influence in the former Soviet
republics, has struck several high-profile electricity deals with
Russia’s smaller neighbors.
In Georgia it controls a chunk of generation and power distribution,
and has negotiated generator-building deals in Tajikistan, which
supplies neighbors Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Mikhail Mantrov, the head of UES’ international division Interenergo
B.V., said Friday in Yerevan that UES also controls 10 percent of the
former Soviet republic’s electricity-generating capacity via the
Sevano-Razdansky hydroelectric power station.
British company Midland Resources Holding paid US$37 million
(Aâ=82¬30.4 million) for Electricity Networks of Armenia in 2002, of
which US$25 million (Aâ=82¬20.5 million) was earmarked to pay down the
cash-starved company’s debts and overdue wages.

Azeri leader backs independent media
ANS TV, Baku
21 Jul 05
[Presenter in studio] Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev who attended
a ceremony to mark the national press day today has expressed his
attitude to the press which he described as an important promoter of
democracy. He said the abolition of censorship and the value added
tax on the media was an indicator of the [government’s] attitude to
the press.
[Correspondent over video of the ceremony] The prosperity of every
nation is closely intertwined with the development of its media.
Speaking about the path covered by the Azerbaijani media in 130
years and the media’s contribution to the promotion of democracy and
universal values, the chairman of the Press Council, Aflatun Amasov,
described the abolition of censorship and the value added tax as an
indicator of [the government’s] care for the media.
Amasov described as the main problem the fact that the media have
has lost their independence as a result of economic weakness. The
chairman of the Press Council suggested that official newspapers be
privatized and long-term loans be issued to newspapers.
President Ilham Aliyev said in his remarks that there is a strong
need for independent media today.
[Aliyev shown speaking at the ceremony] The independence of the
media in Azerbaijan is the requirement of time. I think the media
should not come under pressure from political circles and should be
truly independent.
[Correspondent] Ilham Aliyev pointed out that it was important for
government officials to be open to the press and to be tolerant
of criticism.
[Aliyev] Criticism helps make changes in our work. This is very
important. There must be permanent contacts between the authorities
and the media.
[Correspondent] Touching on Armenian media speculation that the
Azerbaijani press is not democratic, the president said newspapers
were playing an important propaganda role because Azerbaijan has
defeated Armenia in all spheres and because there is progress in the
negotiations to resolve the Nagornyy Karabakh problem.
[Passage omitted: names of journalists who have received different
state awards]
Zamina Aliyeva, Ramin Yaqubov, ANS.

PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
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Armenian version:
VENEZUELA ACKNOWLEDGES THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Antelias, Lebanon – The National Assembly of Venezuela adopted a resolution
on July 14 recognizing the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and expressing support
for the just cause of Armenians. MP Victor Hugo Morales and lawyer Janette
Madris presented the resolution to the National Assembly after persistent
attempts by Venezuelan Armenians to have their cause discussed.
Archbishop Gomidas Ohanian, the spiritual leader of the Venezuelan Armenian
community and Dr. Krikor Posdalian, the chairman of the Executive Council of
the Diocese, as well as Venezuelan Armenians attended the session of the
assembly.
The members of the National Assembly adopted the resolution unanimously and
commended the persistence of Armenians in their struggle for their rights.
The resolution adopted by the Venezuelan National Assembly states:
“The National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Whereas
The first scientifically planned, organized and executed genocide in the
history of humanity took place 90 years ago, perpetrated by the regime of
the “Young Turks” and their ideology of “Panturkism”, against the Armenian
People, involving the extermination of almost two million people.
Whereas
Crimes of this nature must be denounced in order to prevent them from
happening again, in order to restore to the victims their human and national
rights and to condemn the perpetrators.
Whereas
This genocide deserves repudiation from the Turkish People and all the
peoples of the world.
Whereas
The People and the State of Venezuela have continuously condemned terrorism
and racial, ethnical, religious and political discrimination.
Whereas
The People and the State of Venezuela fight permanently against all types of
terrorism, including State Terrorism.
Whereas
Due to political causes and interests, there is an ongoing attempt to change
history through the negation of this genocide.
The National Assembly resolves
First: To express to the Armenian People, to their government and to the
strong Armenian-Venezuelan Community, support on their valid and delayed
humanitarian aspirations of justice.
Second: To request the European Union to postpone Turkey’s membership bid,
until the recognition by Turkey of the Armenian Genocide.
Third: To designate a Committee in charge of delivering this resolution to
the Armenian Parliament and to the Armenian Religious Authorities.
Fourth: To form the Parliamentary Group of Friendship to the Armenian
People.”
The resolution followed unrelenting efforts by Armenians for the recognition
of the Armenian Genocide over the past years. These efforts had been
intensified lately on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide.
The resolution is also tangible proof of the efforts carried out by the
Catholicosate of Cilicia for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Archbishop Gomidas and his associates had been in constant contact with His
Holiness Aram I for advice and guidance in their efforts for the recognition
of the Genocide.
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the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the history and
the mission of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of
the Catholicosate, The Cilician Catholicosate, the
administrative center of the church is located in Antelias, Lebanon.

Lraper Church Bulletin 19/07/2005
Contact: Deacon Vagharshag Seropyan
Armenian Patriarchate
TR-34130 Kumkapi, Istanbul
T: +90 (212) 517-0970, 517-0971
F: +90 (212) 516-4833, 458-1365
[email protected]
BREAKFAST WITH THE MAYOR OF THE EMINONU MUNICIPALITY
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O n the morning of 13 July 2005, Nevzat Er, mayor of the Eminonu
Municipality, together with his senior officials, visited the Holy
Mother of God Patriarchal Church. They then had breakfast with His
Beatitude Mesrob II, Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul and All Turkey,
and members of the parish council, headed by Efrim Bag.
Hidayet Isik, chairperson of the Eminonu Branch of the ruling
Justice and Development Party (AKP), also joined the breakfast. The
conversation covered issues being faced by the Kumkapi neighbourhood.

PanArmenian News Network
July 14 2005
KARABAKH CONFLICT PARTIES SHOULD NOT WAIT FOR OSCE MG NEW PROPOSALS
14.07.2005 05:22
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group for settlement of
the Nagorno Karabakh conflict Steven Mann (US), Bernard Fassier
(France) and Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia) had a 4-hour conversation with
NK President Arkady Ghukasyan in the Nagorno Karabakh capital of
Stepanakert July 13. During the break the mediators answered
questions of journalists. When answering one on the mediators’
proposals Y. Merzlyakov said the parties should not wait for the
Co-Chairs making new proposals, underscoring that before the Warsaw
meeting certain proposals were made and these are now discussed. When
asked the question whether there are `promising moments and positive
trends available,’ the Russian Co-Chair diplomatically answered that
if the parties make statements on it, the mediators are ready to
agree with it. `Co-Chairs’ opinion like that is based on statements
the parties made themselves after the meetings of the Presidents and
FMs of Armenia and Azerbaijan. As of the agreement on settlement of
the Karabakh conflict, the parties are still very far from it,’ Y.
Merzlyakov said. In his turn S. Mann remarked that it is evident that
the parties have not reached accord on many aspects. `There are many
difficulties, however the spirit of the talks itself is important,’
the US Co-Chair emphasized. Respecting the principle of
confidentiality of the talks the Co-Chairs refrained from comments on
the options of determination of the NK status, specifically by means
of a referendum. The mediators had a shared opinion that the
conversation with the NKR President was `very constructive and
interesting.’ `Our goal was to get Arkady Ghukasyan’s answers to a
number of issues, appeared in the course of the settlement process,
share our ideas and stands,’ Y. Merzlyakov said. This morning the
OSCE MG mediators left for Yerevan, Regnum news agency reported.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

UNIFICATION OF KARABAKH AND ARMENIA
Azat Artsakh – Nagorno Karabakh Republic [NKR]
12 July 05
According to the Special Representative of the OSCE Parliamentary
Assembly on Nagorno Karabakh Goran Lenmarker unification of Karabakh
and Armenia is the best resolution of the conflict. The 14th session
of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly lasting from July 1 to 5 in
Washington is over. The balanced report of the Special Representative
of Nagorno Karabakh Goran Lenmarker, which was also on the agenda, was
not adopted as a resolution. During the session closed discussions of
the Nagorno Karabakh issue were held, during which the American
co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Stephen Mann, the personal
representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk and the
Swedish parliamentarian Goran Lenmarker expressed their opinions
too. The head of the Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation Safar
Safarov told the Voice of America that during the closed discussion
Lenmarker had stated that the recognition of the independence of
Nagorno Karabakh is unacceptable for Europe because it may result in a
long series of negative consequences. According to the Azerbaijani
diplomat, at the same time Goran Lenmarker stated that the best
guarantee for the security of the Armenians is the unification of
Karabakh and Armenia. The Swedish parliamentarian called the
representatives of Azerbaijan to give up militarist speeches and
guarantee that Azerbaijan will not threaten the Armenians. By the way,
the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Terry Davis spoke
against resuming military actions and warned that the side of the
Nagorno Karabakh conflict that resumes the military actions first will
be expelled from the Council of Europe. According to the news agency
Armenpress, Davis explained his position by the commitment of Armenia
and Azerbaijan to resolve the conflict through peace talks. Mr. Davis
also mentioned that hopefully the conflict will be solved as soon as
possible. As to Lenmarkers report, it particularly suggests following
the principle of victory victory in the resolution of the conflict on
the basis of the existing proposals, with the support of the European
organizations. The balanced report which the Azerbaijanis think
favours the Armenians, was not adopted. The reason, hopefully, will be
explained by the members of our delegation who will sum up the results
of the session in the upcoming days. Before that we shall be content
with the explanations of the Azerbaijani delegates. According to the
head of the delegation Safar Safarov, they offered their proposal for
the discussion and Lenmarker offered his. At the beginning of the
session the Azerbaijani delegation presented its own project on the
Karabakh conflict as an alternative to Lenmarkers report, which was,
however, rejected. The Minsk Group co-chairs, i.e. the USA, France and
Russia, as well as Canada, Lithuania, Czech and others voted against
the proposal of Baku. The Azerbaijani representative said they were
not satisfied with certain principles of the report by Lenmarker for
the latter did not agree to a compromise. As a result none of the
proposals were adopted. Safar Abiev also stated that the Azerbaijani
delegation had also prepared a portfolio of proposals on the basis of
the report of the Special Representative on Nagorno Karabakh, which
will be soon extended to Goran Lenmarker. In the upcoming issues of
the newspaper we will give the comments of the Armenian delegation on
the developments in Washington. The 14th session of the OSCE
Parliamentary Assembly resulted in the Washington declaration adopted
by the parliamentarians of 55 countries, in which political and
economic issues and human rights are accentuated. The Assembly calls
for joining together all the economic and social potential to fight
terrorism.
CHRISTINE MNATSAKANIAN.
12-07-2005
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Armenian National Committee of America
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PRESS RELEASE
July 7, 2005
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
ANCA INTERNS GATHER IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL FOR
INTENSIVE GRASSROOTS TRAINING PROGRAM
Washington, DC – Now in its 21st year, the Leo Sarkisian Summer
Internship has brought together interns from across the nation and
Canada, providing them an opportunity to hone their grassroots
activism skills by attending seminars, participating in an
intensive lecture series and working on specifically designated
projects, reported the Armenian National Committee of America
(ANCA.) The eight-week program is geared to provide proven student
leaders with the skills they need to effectively advance Armenian
American concerns in their hometowns and campuses around the
country.
The interns were chosen by the ANCA Eastern and Western Region
Boards, from a pool of applicants, based on leadership and academic
merit. The Leo Sarkisian Internship Program is an integral part of
the ANCA Capital Gateway Program, which provides Armenian Americans
greater opportunities to explore careers on Capitol Hill, in the
U.S. Foreign Service and key Washington, DC foreign policy think
tanks. Now approaching its third year, that year-round program is
designed to help university students and graduates find internships
and permanent positions in Congressional offices, government
agencies and policy groups by providing temporary housing and
assistance in transitioning from student to professional.
This year’s Leo Sarkisian interns, under the supervision of the
intern coordinator Megan Young, are Khajak Boghossian, Felicia
Garver, Talin Gregorian, Nazareth Markarian and Tamar
Meguerditchian.
“This year’s intern group – hailing from throughout the U.S. and
Canada – is a testament to the exceptional pool of Armenian
American student leaders committed to strengthening U.S-Armenia
relations and increasing Diasporan grassroots political power,”
said Young, a recent political science graduate from Roger
Williams University. She is a member of the Providence Homenetmen
and an executive member of the Providence AYF.
Coming from different backgrounds and bringing unique skill sets,
each intern aspires to gain a clearer perspective on Hai Tahd
activism.
Khajak Boghossian, from Toronto, Canada, is in his third year at
the University of Toronto where he is specializing in political
science. As the former vice president of the Armenian Students’
Association at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus, he
has helped create awareness of Armenian history and culture on
campus. Also, as a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Youth Organization of Canada and a frequent aid to the Canadian
Armenian Network, Khajak works to further advance the Armenian
cause. “I am grateful to the ANCA for affording me this excellent
opportunity. Working in a grassroots environment is a wonderful way
to instill activism, and to get the youth directly involved in the
American political process,” Khajak said.
Talin Gregorian, a recent communications studies graduate of the
University of California, Los Angeles, is from Glendale, CA. She
serves on the executive committee of the Scouting Division of
Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter, where she manages the Cub and
Brownie troops. She has also interned at the ANCA’s Western Region
office. “The opportunity that I have been given by the ANCA is one
that will be an experience of a lifetime. I plan on using the
knowledge that I gain during my time in Washington to further my
activism at home,” she said.
Another Californian, Felicia Garver is going to be a freshman at
King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where she will study
neuroscience. She was a member of the Homenetmen Los Angeles
Chapter and a member of the local AYF chapter of Glendale. “This is
such a wonderful experience. I am very pleased and honored to have
this opportunity to come to Washington, DC and work directly with
the legislators. I strongly encourage all Armenians to participate
and get involved,” Felicia said.
Nazareth Markarian, a native New Yorker, is a deacon at St.
Illuminator’s Armenian Church. He is a senior history major with a
minor in political science at Queen’s College. “The Leo Sarkisian
Internship has given me the opportunity to work with Armenians who
share a similar interest, as well as gain insight into the lobbying
and activism process in the nation’s capital,” he said.
Tamar Meguerditchian, a native of New Orleans, LA, is entering her
second year at Louisiana State University where she is doing her
master’s in mass communication with a concentration in public
relations. She is an active member of the growing Armenian American
community in Louisiana where she serves as the church secretary and
has aided in getting the new church and community involved on the
national level. “As a summer intern, I have a unique opportunity to
get my community involved in the legislative process and the
Armenian American cause, networking with some of the most
influential individuals present on Capitol Hill,” Tamar said.
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PHOTO CAPTIONS:
Intern_group.jpg – ANCA 2005 Leo Sarkisian interns – Khajak Boghossian,
Felicia Garver, Intern Coordinator Megan Young, Talin Gregorian, Tamar
Meguerditchian, and Nazareth Markarian.
Intern_group_work.jpg – ANCA interns gather around Executive Director Aram
Hamparian during the first of the summer lecture series on Armenian
American legislative concerns. Pictured from left to right: Khajak
Boghosian, Tamar Meguerditchian, Talin Gregorian, ANCA Exec. Director Aram
Hamparian, Nazareth Markarian, Felicia Garver and summer high school
volunteer Claire Semerdjian.

“CILICIA” ARMENIAN VESSEL WAS SOLEMNLY WELCOMED IN MARSEL
YEREVAN, JULY 6. ARMINFO. “Cilicia” Armenian vessel was solemnly
welcomed in France on July 3, 2005.
As ARMINFO was informed in the Press and Information Department,
Armenia’s Ambassador to France Eduard Nalbandyan, heads of the Marsel
municipality, senators, deputies and more than thousand
representatives of the Armenian Diaspora were presented at the
reception.
Nalbandyan in his welcome speech stressed that Marsel has been a
hospitable landing place for Armenians from time immemorial and “the
saving coast for those saved by a miracle”.
The crew of “Cilicia” will be in Marsel till July 6 giving residents
of Marsel an opportunity to visit the vessel. In 2005, “Cilicia” will
visit Barcelona, Kartakhena, Kadis, Lisbon, La-Corunya, San-Sebastian,
La-Roshel, Brest, Korke, Dublin, Portsmouth, and Amsterdam. The second
stage of the cruise started on May 5, 2005 will last four months,
afterwards the crew plans to wait till spring in Amsterdam.