On the road again

I wish all Albania's highways were like this one. They are getting better though. Roads have always been a problem here. They have also been the most common way to exploit public funds.

The above photo has been taken somewhere in Mallakaster, close to Pocem, midway from Fier to Tepelene.



One other serious issue is the quality. The most famous (and the most expensive) highway of Albania, Rruga e Kombit (Nation's Highway) has many problems and now the government is thinking to give away its maintenance to private contractors. That means we will have to pay tolls soon enough. Let's hope whatever happens, will be for the better...