A short encounter at the market place in Saranda a couple of weeks ago. I think this man reflects much of the Albanian character as I found it during my short visit in the country.. humbleness, kindness!
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Albania The Land of Eagles!
Erisa brought me to this place with caves and rocks and all the ingredients that makes a perfect beach! Before I could say woooow she climbed up and without hesitation threw herself out .
The eagle? well I put it there just for fun! (PS)
10 of July a little bit south of Saranda, Shqipëri
Hard bargain!
A tough Romani woman negotiating in Saranda, Albania!
Albanian energy!
Taking a zip before entering the stage at this big cultural event in Saranda, southern Albania the last days of june 2012.
She wears the typical costume from here region and shortly she will perform some dances before the jury and national television. Lots of nerves, serious stuff!
Blue eye!
Catch the beautiful mountain road from Saranda at the Albanian coast towards Gjirokaster some 25km. Blue eye, “Syri i Kalter” consists of totally 18 crystal clear springs pouring right out from the ground. The dragonfly that´s posing for me has put on a suitable blue dress for the occasion.
Saranda news bench!
Saranda women gathering for some latest news sharing. 28 of june Saranda/Albania
To get the big picture? click on it
Falemenderi shumë Albania!
After two weeks in Albania the dim prejudice I had about the country has changed dramatically in a positive way!
If you are the demanding, inflexible type that needs perfect service and everything up to date.. go somewhere else.
But if you like smiles and welcomes that comes from the heart this is the place to go.
peaceful, secure, relaxed, fantastic landscapes, good food, a thriving national culture and such a lovely people!
(I know there are complications…. drugs, corruption etcetera. I am just giving my 14 days first impression here!)
Thank you very much Albania… Valentina, Erisa, Nick, Silvana and many more!
Hot Albanian riviera!
In the heat of July you only have a couple of escape options. One is to stay in the air condition zone and the other of course is to jump into the crystal clear Meditirranean sea.
I can recommend Ksamili south of Saranda.
Also The International Mermaid Watch Association IMWA have recently reported observations of that rare species in this part of Albania!
Think I was lucky… saw something down there!
Give me a brake at Llogara!
It was a breathtaking moment when the small bus started to descend the steep Llogara mountain between Vlora and Saranda in the south Albanian coast. The serpentine road is one of the most dramatic I´ve sen, and I have crossed the Andes several times!
It became even more thrilling when my seat neighbor told me graphically with lots of details about a fatal accident a month ago not far from here. 13 passengers died!
A few minutes later when the typical smell of overheated brakes became evident in the “furgon” all passengers, muslims, catholics, orthodoxies and atheists looked at that rosary in the front window and made a silent prayer..
The driver, concentrated and increasingly pale managed somehow finally to stop the bus for a thirty minute cool down pause!
Berat, Albania!
Young girl helping mother at the market in Berat.
Håkan Rönnblad 