Cascade

There is a very popular place in Yerevan called the Cascade. This is basically a monumental stairway connecting the lower and upper parts of the city. That's where you go to find tourists and such, especially in the evening. It consists of many beautiful levels with gardens, fountains, statues, the whole enchilada. Various free outdoor concerts are held there. On one of our many visits, Mom and I saw some pretty interesting and breathtaking sights.

Here's a view or Mount Ararat (It's a little hard to see), and a bit of the very pretty park in front of the Cascade.

And here's a view of the lower part of the Cascade, with my favorite statue: a rabbit in running position (look closely).

While we were on one of the middle levels, we looked down and saw a long bench directly below us.

Here's what was happening on the left side of the bench...

Here's what was happening on the right side of the bench...

I think this can safely be called the "love bench."