On our way back from Uznova yesterday and closer to town, we fed a limping stray dog. He had a deep cut in his left hind paw. The injured foot was really…
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An Unintended Visit to Uznova
Kenric WhatsApp’d the hotel owner’s son asking if there is an animal clinic in town. He replied “Yes”. Well, it is our own fault for not being more specific, so we replied,…
Is Living in a Castle Just a Fairytale? Not in Berat.
We visited Berat Castle about two weeks ago. Jampi the Sweetest Dog of Berat walked us halfway. There were a few tour buses parked nearby. Another couple arrived by foot at around…
Seeing and Tasting a Berat of Bygone Days
There are three major neighborhoods in Berat; Kala, Mangalemi, and Gorica. The Kala neighborhood is actually within the fortress up on the hill. You may recall Jampi, The Sweetest Dog of Berat,…
A Local Casts a Spell on Us
We’ve been giving hotdogs to the homeless dogs that hang out along Bulevardi Republika, a pedestrian-only boulevard which is also where we have our dinners. All the homeless dogs, and there are…
Our New Apartment is Full of Rats!
Almost right after we turned off the lights last night, we heard noises coming from the kitchen. We knew instantly it was rats trying to get into plastic bags. Kenric went out…
Rounding Up to Avoid Taking Advantage of Veggie Uncle
We didn’t do much during our five weeks in Tirana but we saw one person regularly. Every two or three days, we, or Kenric alone, would go buy fruit and vegetables from…
Transition to City Life in UB
Part 8 of 8 – (September, 2018) After leaving Mongol Nomadic, we went to Khustai National Park to spot Takhi wild horses and other wildlife. The view was great but most of…
Drinking Away the Naadam at Mongol Nomadic
Part 7 of 8 – (September, 2018) One of the major festivals in Mongolia is Naadam during which men compete in horse racing, archery and Mongolian wrestling. Those are crucial skills if…
A Cold and Wet Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
Part 6 of 8 – (September, 2018) Everything felt less cheery after we left Nergui’s family. When the two herders taking a break in the field didn’t wave back, I got even…