Things I love about Azerbaijan (cont.)

AZERBAIJAN-The Land of Fire

Parks,Flores,Wallingford, and Fitch families

Tonight we went with some wonderful friends to Yanar Dagh-Fire Mountain as we foreigners call it. This is a place where flames burn continuously from the side of the mountain.  Just like with the mud volcanoes I can't give you the scientific reason for why the side of this mountain stays on fire but it is really amazing. If you are interested in the "how" you can follow this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yanar_Dag to get more information.
 It's located only about 15 minutes from our home so we have visited here many times over the years. We have had chai and jam sitting out by the fire, and even roasted marshmallows and hot dogs. My advice is to have a very long skewer(sish) if you are going to do this. It is hot!!!  Just like the mud volcanoes there isn't really any regulation about how close you can get. No fences. No admission fee.  That still amazes me after all this time.

 As we are leaving for the States this June this was probably our last visit there. I realize I am sad about that. We all said good-bye to Fire Mountain as we drove away. I silently hoped that, Luke who is just 6, will remember being there. It's a special place and I really hope he has the memory like the rest of us will.  I realize what an opportunity I have been given to see so many wonderful and unique places but more than that to know so many wonderful people.  Life is full of bitter sweet moments. Tonight was one of those for me.

Noah and I