Day 19 - Dubrovnik to Sarande Albania

Overnight bus trip - just over 500km.
Went pretty well all things considered. Feels like a bit of a blur now that I’m settled into my new digs in Sarande. As hoped for my room is great. Very central (perhaps too) clean and well appointed. The only downside is that while I’ve a Queen bed - there’s not a lot else apart from the bedroom. But perfect. There’s a roof top courtyard where I get breakfast included. Four nights for 180€. Best value so far.

First impressions of Sarande - a bit rough and grotty compared to Dubrovnik. Lots of rubbish alongside the roads and footpaths. It’s another city right on a steep hillside overlooking a lovely bay. Sarande is marketed as the riviera of Albania. The Greek Island of Corfu is easily visible offshore.

Tomorrow I’ve got a cruise organised with swims and dives - so looking forward to that. The big disappointment for me is that my GoPro is now NoPro. It’s under warranty still - but there’s no way I’ll be able to arrange a replacement while on the run like I am. Damn - should have brought my cheap GoPro copy camera with me. I may consider buying another camera if I can make time to investigate.

Big news is I’ve finally succumbed to getting a haircut. The mop was just getting way too messy and too hot. So I’ve got the Albanian fade cut. He did a very thorough job including a wash after the cut. I was charged 2000 Lek. I didn’t have enough of the local currency - instead he accepted 20€. Bargain??Read more