I've stumbled across some hidden treasures in this trip through the Balkans. Here are some highlights:
Meteora, Greece
I remarked to Belinda, as we walked back after a fantastic day's hiking, that Meteora has some of the most impressive scenery I have seen. It reminded me a bit of Capadoccia in Turkey, with churches perched precariously on strange shaped and rather large rock formations. The rocks appeared as though they were melting into the ground, and were striped with multi-coloured layers. The churches were built right to the edges of the rocks as well, and were intricately constructed.
Kotor, Montenegro
Meteora, Greece
I remarked to Belinda, as we walked back after a fantastic day's hiking, that Meteora has some of the most impressive scenery I have seen. It reminded me a bit of Capadoccia in Turkey, with churches perched precariously on strange shaped and rather large rock formations. The rocks appeared as though they were melting into the ground, and were striped with multi-coloured layers. The churches were built right to the edges of the rocks as well, and were intricately constructed.
Gjirokastra, Albania
A Unesco City, full of old Ottoman houses, one of which we stayed in. This was the best place I have ever stayed in, bar none. And it only cost 30euros a night! The roof and wardrobes and fittings were all carved from wood, with beautiful carpets on the floor, and a wall full of windows. You closed the room, by pulling a bar across the door, from the wall.
Kotor, Montenegro
This was a gem of a city, with a small compact old city, which could be easily explored, set on a pancake-flat bay. There was a castle perched up on the mountains, which ringed the bay. You could climb the castle, for spectacular views.
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