Monthly Archives: August 2013

  • Mostar-bridge-jumping-Mike

    OK so once again it’s been a while dear readers.  Basically I’m not usually in a position to upload stuff due to some kind of internet restriction thing.  I will try not to be so tardy in future.  I think I’ve said this before.  Anyway, let me take you on a journey.  Back.  Way back …

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  • Carnivals, water polo and broken noses.

    After an uneventful night in Tirana, Albania’s capital, we decide to move on to Kotor, Montenegro.  Upon arriving we’re met with some wonderful news.  Today there will be a street carnival that only happens once a year, followed by large screen showings of the water polo world cup final, featuring Hungary and Montenegro.  After this, …

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  • Albanian death road

    I’ve been woken up by an Albanian man mumbling something as he taps the side of the van.  The rattle of cow bells cements the fact that I’m not getting back to sleep.  I throw open the sliding door to be greeted by some strange sights.  An old man flicks away flies from his face …

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