We “bunkered” down in Albania for two full weeks for Rachel and Roman’s wedding… yes, Albania. That country has everything! Soviet style bunkers (just in case), a vibrant, fashionable, capital city, the Mediterranean (Adriatic Sea) with plentiful restaurants and inviting salt water, historical sites with dozens of castles, caves to explore, stick shift vans, ferry’s across bodies of water, wooden bridges, mountains galore, fall weather, Korça beer (in a distinct green bottle), glistening fresh water with such unbelievable color you’ll think it’s Photoshopped (see below), friendly people, a conspicuous lack of harassment (seriously, it’s nonexistent), and great advice such as “If the road is bad, it’s not getting better.”.
In Rachel’s backpack are all of her travel items + an ACTUAL WEDDING DRESS. #goals
Reminder to me, the capital of Albania is Tirana. Don’t you wanna, wanna?
This post is going to show off Albania — a European vibe without a huge price tag. We were SO impressed with how inexpensive (!) and gorgeous everything was. Take a look for yourself:
Did you know that Albania looked like this?!
How about this view?!
This is just how she woke up.
Road block: Have to be careful or accidents wool happen.
Homemade raki…looking suspiciously like grapes.
Impossible to ruin.
aNeigh-zing!
Aunt Payne hiking inside of a kaleidoscope.
A casual breakfast.
A casual lunch.
Don’t sweat the Ksamil stuff. (guess which letter is silent.)
Gjashtë, the band.
Faleminderit, nature. (thank you.)
This natural coloured water Theth a lot about this marvelous country.
Wedding bells in an alpine village. (that’s ‘mi, bottom right.)
I now pronounce you husband and wife!
Love,
The High Priestess
You may kiss the bride.
Adventuresam 