Albania -> Montenegro

Day 8 & 9: Beach Break & Black Mountain Adventure

Day 8 was all about slowing down and soaking it in. We spent a lazy day in Durrës, unwinding at the beach and lounging by the pool—exactly what we needed after so many days on the move. The evening brought some traditional Albanian entertainment, with music and dancing that kept the good vibes rolling.

On Day 9, we packed up and said goodbye to Albania, heading north toward Montenegro. The heat hit hard at the border—once again, both us and Ingeborg (our Volvo Amazon Combi) were feeling the burn. But the effort was worth it: the road around Skadarsko Lake was absolutely breathtaking. Narrow lanes hugged the hillsides, with steep drops and nonstop, jaw-dropping views over the water.

We finally rolled into the Black Mountain meet-up, joining all the rally teams for a night under the stars. First time camping in our tent, and it couldn’t have been better—local BBQ, music, drinks, and plenty of stories shared late into the night. This is what rally life is all about.

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