Gjirokaster, the birthplace of Enver Hoxha. A place of many conflicts from the middle ages through to the late 20th century of the common era. Now one of those unesco heritage sites.
Views of the town and valley from the walls of Gjirocaster Fortress, which in itself was totally boring.
A view of the Gjere mountains, snow capped for most of the year.So after walking around the fortress for an hour or so, it was time to break away from the pack and go solo, that really is the only way to see places.
The socialist emblem of the eu flying. Albania is in the process of trying very hard to join this quango and reap the benefits of the financial contributions of richer countries.
Early evening, I guess the locals prefer to stay at home, and avoid the tourists, but I guess still too many people shit scared to travel because of the covey, so the town struggles on, local artisans doing what they can to eke out a living. I did my best to support them buying a couple of wooden key rings I will never need, but will make nice secret santa gifts I'm sure.
Alas, the "vintage" cowbells would have been too heavy for my luggage allowance.
There is that fortress at the top of the snap
With 70% of Albanian territory being mountainous, it is little wonder the streets are quite steep, and no doubt the cobbles get quite slippy in wet weather: Gjirocaster has a hospital!
And cars with good brakes: Gjirocaster has several motor vehicle repair shops!
I was thirsty, I needed refreshment, an Irish bar is always worth popping into, often to the scorn of fellow travellers. Snobby bastards.
I entered, I turned around and left.
Hint: to be an Irish bar, get Magners at least in bottles if not on draught. I like your teddy bears though.
Bye.
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Beautiful village. That view from above is spectacular. The market looks really cool as well. I like the colorful plates and the rugs!
yes @leaky20 Albania is a beautiful scenic country, unspoilt and fresh, I loved it
Such a beautiful place plus your wonderful shoots😍
Thanks fpr sharing it with us😊
cheers @mitch18 thanks for engaging and walking with me
Hahaha that sign… protected by canons lol funny funny.
It does look pretty the town all nestled between the mountains in the valley.
Still tourism isn’t back in some areas. Here… costa del sol it is crazy busy 😳 more than before the pandemic.
Soon we move… one day hehehe 🤭
The teddy bears are indeed cute.
Great captures @grindle thanks for sharing. 👋🏻
Yes I bet the Spanish Costas are busy busy, many years since I have been, there on family holidays.
Looks like everybody flocked to here… hahaha 🤣
But yesterday it looked like all are leaving this weekend. So soon some calmness will be back 🤞🏻🤞🏻
schools start back new semester this week in Uk, that could be why?
That sure would answer that question. 😉
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Such an interesting are, I do love the views, when visiting places I to like heading off solo and exploring up and down the side streets, I have a box of little knick knacks I picked up in my travels thinking i would use them as gifts but never did LOL
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)
cheers @tattoodjay key rings, fridge magnets and pens are usually the stuff that ends up in my suitcase!!
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Gorgeous!!! I'm in love! I have a friend from Albania and I swear, I could stare at her country photos all day!!
cheers @bloghound , got to be honest Albania is one of the most scenic and beautiful countries I have visited. A hidden gem and the food is just WOW too
My bucket lis!!!
I also like local designs and often stopped by to take a look of the products. Yet, it often so expensive. I just buy what I need and that just happens sometimes. Though I want to support the locals, I can't often buy at them.
cheers @ayane-chan thanks for engaging and walking with me, we do what we can
What an experience to be able to travel through lands that were once cut off from the West. A little knowledge in the many languages in regions, able to converse a little could be interesting.
Teddy bears hanging around an Irish Bar how odd, so you went without a !BEER
@joanstewart I never!!! go without a beer LOL, cheers
Yup I must photograph some before drinking them, for some reason they don't sit around too long....
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