I met her at the central market in Berat, Albania. She spoke only a few words in English and my Albanian knowledge is not he best. I do speak Spanish though and trew out kind of a silly attempt.. –hablas Español?
And there it came… a perfect fluid Spanish with Mexican and Venezuelan accent!!!
So we chatted for a while and she explained that her only language school was the daily watching on TV at latin soap operas!
Saranda. June 30, 2012.
Saranda. June 28. 2012
Saranda. June 30. 2012
We are next! A cultural event at the Saranda sports arena in southern Albania. In just a moment these young dancers will step out and represent their province before the critical eyes of the jury, national television and a large number of spectators.
before entering the arena and the critical eyes of the jury and a large number of spectators.
Boy was I lucky to stumble into this event the same night (end of June 2012) I arrived to Saranda in southern Albania. Three days of cultural performances with representation from all regions in Albania. I loved the atmosphere and I think I was the only foreigner present.
The downfall off rain in Sweden was setting new records in the beginning of July this summer. I escaped to Albania. This is Dhermi in the south, the sixth of July 2012.
Popcorn tastes good everywhere! Berat, Albania. Tuesday third of July 2012.
One of the poorest countrys in Europe but I estimate that at least 50% of the cars are Mercedes Benz!
It´s a good idea to take a walk up the mountain above Dhermi and visit the remains of this old orthodox church. This is the place where you´ll find the largest number of churches per capita in Albania!
I have received different information about the percentage in the country of orthodox christians versus muslims etcetera. One source said 30% muslims 30% orthodox christians and 30% non believers. The Albanians are discrete when it comes to manifest their beliefs in clothing or other symbols!
Håkan Rönnblad 