Shkoder Day 8

Today Amete, Mollie, and I rode our bikes to Rozafa castle. The castle was BEAUTIFUL and had the best views!

There is a legend that the castle was built by 3 brothers who were married. They would build the castle by day and by night the castle would crumble. This happened many times until they met a wise old man who said that they must bury alive the first wife who brings them food the next day. They were sworn to secrecy to not tell their wives. The 2 eldest brothers told their wives and the youngest kept his promise. The 2 wives made excuses to not bring food, but Rofaza the youngest brother’s wife ended up bringing their lunch the following day. When she arrived they told her what was said and she agreed to it upon a set of rules as she was willing but was with child.

She stated “I have but one request to make. When you wall me in, leave a hole for my right eye, for my right hand, for my right foot and for my right breast. I have a small son. When he starts to cry, I will cheer him up with my right eye, I will comfort him with my right hand, I will put him to sleep with my right foot and wean him with my right breast. Let my breast turn to stone and the castle flourish. May my son become a great hero, ruler of the world.”

It was an interesting story and me personally I would say screw the castle, but I’m not in that position soooo.Read more