Safe and sound
I just wanted to write a quick note to say that my flights were uneventful and I made it safely to Albania. Here is the great view from my hotel:
This is the view from my hotel in Tirana. It kind of reminds me of Denver or Colorado Springs with the mountains in the background behind the city.
Another shot with some mountains in the background
This is Skanderbeg Square or just "the Square" to the locals. It's a main part of town that is supposed to be closed to pedestrians only in the future, but it doesn't look like that will happen anytime soon when you look at the traffic.
That's the Opera House right on the corner. And right behind the Opera House is a mosque which sends prayers over a loud speaker I can hear in my room a few times a day.
Another shot of Skanderbeg Square
Glad to hear you’re there safe and sound. I’m glad you’re working on finding your inner writer
I’ll be reading!
Yay! You launched your blog!
This is freaking awesome! I’d like to request some Albanian campaign chum if I could. A bumper sticker perhaps?
Hope you’re enjoying yourself!
How exciting!!! Can’t wait to follow your journeys.
Hi bro! Glad to see you finally set up your blog. Awesome pics, the traffic looks very wierd there, seems like no one was in a stright line. Miss and love ya!
Ha, I spelled weird and straight wrong up above, can you tell I’m tired!
What an exciting adventure for you. I would not walk near the square as you could be a target for a vehicle. At least they are all driving in the same direction! Good Luck
Thanks, everyone!
The traffic is pretty bad though it’s not so much the actual traffic as it is the aggressiveness of the drivers and pedestrians. I’ll write more on that later, but don’t worry, I will be careful!
@Kyle
There will be plenty of “SHQIPËRIA PO NDRYSHON” or “Albania is Changing” chum.
Cool DUDE!!! That is awesome! Love your view. I hope the weather warms up for you soon and can’t wait to hear more about your adventures:) Love you!
@Pamella
Trust me, I am being very careful. Today, there was a protest with thousands of people so I guess you never know what is going to happen!