A New Flag

There's much to see and do in Croatia, but I don't have nearly enough time and feel myself drawn to Albania on this trip. So even though this is my first time driving here, I push onward through the night, reaching a campsite near the border to Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Located right beside a rushing stream, it's a secluded spot with only the sound of the water and crickets. Private enough to go skinny-dipping in the cold water before drifting off to sleep for the first night in the rooftop tent.

Under the shade of acacia, willow and fig trees, I start a lazy morning of reading and coffee, jumping back into the stream for a refreshing bath before adding a new flag sticker to the back of the car and heading back onto the road.Read more