I was startled when a soldier came to check our passports at around 2:00 am, so I’m wide awake now. On top of that, the train is one hour behind schedule.
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Thanksgiving in Kosovo
Bill Clinton, is very well-liked here. The Kosovans credit him for convincing NATO to take military action against Serbia. Kosovo was liberated in 1999.
Pristina Tidbits
The WiFi at the hotel is really crappy, so I can post only one photo. Here’s my favorite photo of Pristina, Kosovo, taken today at 4:19 pm.
Kitschy Skopje
In 2010, the government launched “Skopje 2014.” In the “Colorful Revolution” of 2016, Macedonians threw paint balls to protest wastefulness and corruption.
You Can’t Buy Alcohol After 7 pm in Skopje?
The lady had an apologetic look, “We cannot sell you wine after seven.” Kenric apologized and gave the bottles back. I followed to find out more.
Time Travel to the Ottoman Period in Skopje
We walked to the mid-15th century inn for people in the caravans. It would be amazing to time travel to the Ottoman period to see what this place was like.
Skopje Tidbits
We haven’t seen much of Skopje yet, but from what we have seen in this part of town, this city loves statues, bridges, and lamps.
An Indirect Bus Ride From Albania to (North) Macedonia
Our bus from Tirana, Albania to Skopje, Macedonia goes through Pristina, Kosovo which means we crossed borders twice today. Some cows joined us when we were crossing from Albania into Kosovo. It’s…
Tirana Tidbits
Tirana is a very colorful city.
The Dogs of Mount Dajti
I poured all the cat food I had for them. The Mom and the pups ate very quickly. The Dad stayed away the entire time. It was obvious they were still hungry.