EnglandHillingdonHarmondsworthLondon Heathrow Terminal 551°28’55” N 0°28’56” W
4. Juni 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
A bit of a cheat really, calling this day one of our Albania trip.
We've got as far as the Premier Inn in Longford, quite close to Heathrow.
Albeit the sun is shining, it's 23 degrees, and we haveWeiterlesen
AlbanienQarku i TiranësBashkia e KamzësLaknas41°22’31” N 19°44’1” E
5. Juni 2023 in Albanien ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Chosen because of vicinity to airport when we thought we were landing later but what a pleasant surprise.
New Guesthouse built within a farm.
Dinner, which was included, was Greek salad without theWeiterlesen
AlbanienBeratChurch of St. Sophia40°42’36” N 19°56’42” E
6. Juni 2023 in Albanien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
En route to Berat a quick pop into Tirana was the plan. We overlooked the Nazi style driving of Tiranian drivers and poor road layout. Wow!
Anyhoo shops visited and lunch had and we were on our wayWeiterlesen
AlbanienQarku i VlorësGjashtëMali i Lëkurësit39°52’13” N 20°1’35” E
7. Juni 2023 in Albanien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
So, a brief recap of things forgotten. Yes we did see a 3 foot snake crossing the pavement and yes, we did drive through the heart of Albania's oil fields. Scary, and smelly sums them up.
Anyhoo, bitWeiterlesen
AlbanienQarku i VlorësGjashtëMali i Lëkurësit39°52’13” N 20°1’35” E
8. Juni 2023 in Albanien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Too hot for the beach so a journey to a national park was on the cards. After an hour of twists, turns, and death if you go over the edge type driving, with another hour of the same to go, we calledWeiterlesen
AlbanienQarku i VlorësUjete e FtohteKepi i Kalas40°24’55” N 19°29’7” E
9. Juni 2023 in Albanien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
After a terrific breakfast and sad goodbyes with our hosts we set out for Vlore along one of the many new roads in the country, still constructing as we zoomed by in places.
So Vlore, it's like Nice.Weiterlesen
AlbanienQarku i TiranësSelita e VogëlLiqeni i Tiranës41°18’55” N 19°48’23” E
10. Juni 2023 in Albanien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
After a very lovely breakfast we departed our Vlore hotel and drove just a few miles along the coast to Old Town for a walkabout and a drink to cool us down. It was a 30 degree hot and sunny day byWeiterlesen
AlbanienQarku i TiranësSelita e VogëlLiqeni i Tiranës41°18’55” N 19°48’23” E
11. Juni 2023 in Albanien ⋅ 🌩️ 24 °C
Early report today. Has been gloriously sun-filled, we did our sightseeing, got a taxi back to the hotel and, as I retrieved my now dry socks from the balcony, there was a huge clap of thunder. WeWeiterlesen
EnglandHereford52°3’22” N 2°41’37” W
12. Juni 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Having got to the airport in good time, given back the terrible Dacia we checked in, got rid of the bags and headed for departures.
Then the storm came...
Nothing could land, one or two brave pllotsWeiterlesen
