Himare

A beach we want to keep as it is

On the tour of Albania, the next day we left Saranda and headed north along the coast. When we were leaving the hotel in Saranda, the cleaner who had already come in was…

Saranda

The red sun

After enjoying a boat trip on Lake Butrint outside Saranda, Albania, dinner was supposed to be free. However, someone on the tour suggested something to the guide again, and dinner was organized. I…

Saranda

An exhilarating boat trip

After visiting the ruins of Butrint in Albania and having lunch, we were scheduled to return to the hotel for some free time. However, perhaps some tour members complained that there was nothing…

Saranda

If only I had come earlier…

On this tour of Albania, we were scheduled to stay two nights in the seaside town of Saranda. It was one of the destinations I was looking forward to, imagining a wonderful town…

Blue Eye

Blue eye of a dragon

After leaving Gjirokaster, an old town in Albania, we went to a spring called the Blue Eye. It was actually an optional tour, but since everyone said they wanted to join, we decided…

Gjirokaster

Traditional Coffee Brewing

The last place we visited in Gjirokaster, an old town in Albania, was a shop that demonstrated how to make traditional coffee. A kilim was laid on the ground, and on top of…