Dear Journal: I think that Armenia is like no other place on the planet. It is located between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Armenia is like the connection point between these very different cultural worlds, and it absorbs a little from each of them. The result is a land with many kinds of ideas and lifestyles.

Although I was born and raised in the United States, I am now in Armenia visiting my Aunt Peprone and Uncle Agatan. I know that the words “America” and “Armenia” look a lot alike, but the countries themselves are different in many ways. Every day I’m surprised by the little unexpected lessons I learn about life in Armenia.

Why did the author write this passage?

A) to address his friends in America
B) to record his personal experiences
C) to critique the Armenian government
D) to provide hints for international travel