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Butrint, Albania: The Fall of Troy, The Founding of Rome, & A Load of Old Bull

At Butrint, in southwestern Albania, we discovered tranquillity, jewel colours, fecund nature, and a sense of history that rustled through the trees like a whisper from the past.

Gjirokastra to Butrint, & St. Nikolas’ Monastery, Albania

Appearances can be deceptive. In some ways, the articulated lorries made us feel a little better. Clearly, the narrow, winding mountain road could take large traffic. In other ways, however, it tested our nerve. Albanian drivers have no qualms about nipping around lorries, or even other cars already overtaking them, on blind bends, regardless ofContinue reading “Gjirokastra to Butrint, & St. Nikolas’ Monastery, Albania”

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I’m delighted to be ‘in residence’ throughout the day in We Love Memoirs, a Facebook group which connects authors of true stories with those who love to read them. If you’re interested in: * Giving up work to live your dream * RV Travel * Travel With Dogs * Getting off the beaten path WhyContinue reading “Join Me, Win Books, Ask Me Anything!”

Gjirokastra, Albania: A City With Two Tales

Thus, quick Argjiro,Ran with her baby girl,Swung like a bird in the windFrom the fortress to the abyss, Rock on rock thus broken,She fell like a star,but was not extinguished Ismail Kadare – excerpt from his poem, She Fell Like A Star, But Was Not Extinguished Gjirokastra’s skyline is dominated by its enormous castle, alsoContinue reading “Gjirokastra, Albania: A City With Two Tales”