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One day on a walk round Corfu we chanced upon a sign advertising "Day trips to Albania" and thought that it would make a change from partying all week (I didn't even know Albania was that close), so we booked up the trip.
I can't say we woke up early on the morning of the trip because we hadn't even been to bed after clubbing all night. Anyway we caught the 7 o'clock bus to Corfu Town. The ferry took us from Corfu Town to Sarande on the south west coast of Albania in about 2-3hours. We were met by armed police who searched us and stamped our passports. On disembarking the ferry we were met by about 20 children who had previously diving into the clear blue sea, they were after anything they could get off us coins, sweets, pens, etc.
We didn't really know what to expect but after a long hot and bumpy coach trip along the coast road stopping occasionally to take photographs we arrived at a set of iron gates. After entering the gates we came across an amazing Roman village at Buthrint. (Please see must see activities for more). From there we climbed a hill to a building, sorry can't remember what it was but it gave us great views over the mountains and plains.
On arrival back at the port we went to what seemed like the only hotel for food (Please see restaurants for more info). After food there was time for sightseeing, although there wasn't much in the way of souvenirs, just a few postcards and a local newspaper. Before departing for Corfu we were once again searched by the armed police. All in all it was a memorable trip and I would recommend it to anyone.
THERE ARE MORE PHOTOGRAPHS IN MY TRAVELOGUES.
I'm not sure if they still run trips due to the problems in Albania. |
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MMcCooeyDeda Sat Feb 7, 2009 19:57 UTC
Burek, iis a regular food sold on the street in little kiosks or made at home from what you like in it, cheese, spinach, or meat (mish) - like a cornish pasty it is usually v light - they are as good as the different people who make them | ligaya Wed Jan 16, 2008 09:20 UTC
i wish to visit this country one day, must be adorable. great pictures about the roman village | matcrazy1 Sun Dec 31, 2006 15:17 UTC
Beautiful nature and interesting page on still unique tourist destination. | illumina Thu Mar 30, 2006 06:48 UTC
The building you climbed to is the Venetian castle, rebuilt to form the archaeology HQ and a museum. It does indeed give spectacular views! |
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