Gjipe Canyon

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I couldn't climb down the canyon for better photos but I will definitely do it sometime in the near future. The canyon leads to one of the most beautiful beaches of the Albanian coast. You can't drive down to the beach but there is a walking path which takes some 30 minutes from the parking place. The island seen in the background is the Greek island of Othonoi.

Butterfly

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Fire

Driving back home, we drove past this burning van. Fortunately no one was hurt. Unfortunately the van was unsalvageable. Let's hope he had it insured against fire.

Guiding Light

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Up

Just like the movie, the old house is getting suffocated from the high buildings, albeit not skyscrapers, nor shopping malls.

A short trip to Phoenice

Phoenice was an ancient city, capital of the Chaonians. It is located on your right hand when you travel from Gjirokaster to Saranda, or on your left when you travel from Vlore to Saranda via the sea side.

I was always fascinated with the look of this hill. You've got mountains on both sides and in the middle there lies this hill like the back of a fish. You can't see anything from the main road but there are plenty of signs showing the way to the archaeological park. 

Saranda Skyline

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