alex waring's Guestbook



21st February 2024

Welcome to Miami
Thanks Alex, I have that Will Smith song stuck in my head 😂 Miami looks a cool place. I did visit briefly as my stepdad drove us through. I did know they spoke Spanish in those parts of America but didn't realize that some people there could be no English what so ever
21st February 2024

Welcome to Miami
Gosh, now that song is back in my head again too 🤣 Nice to hear you also briefly visited Miami. Yes, lots of non-English speakers there, it was a benefit being able to speak Spanish.
21st February 2024
6th Century AD Byzantine Baptistry

Butrint is awesome
Butrint is absolutely awesome. We loved to walk around among the ruins. I also have to make a comment about Gjirocaster. We arrived there by car and ended up driving on a very steep and very busy road in town. There were cars and people everywhere and I had to stop and start and drive very slow in the steep hill. That was an intense experience to say the least. /Ake
21st February 2024
6th Century AD Byzantine Baptistry

Butrint
I agree, Butrint was really very special to me too. Gosh, that can't have been fun in Gjirokaster. Continual hill starts with a gearstick and clutch are no joke.
21st February 2024
Akropoli

Nice picture
Hilltop castles are so awesome. /Ake
21st February 2024
Akropoli

Hilltop Castle
Thanks Ake. I loved my time up there, the views were awesome.
18th February 2024

Tirana
As ever, a great blog full of memories. I would endorse the encouragement to visit now ... never has a city surprised in reality versus the myth.
18th February 2024

Tirana
Thanks John. Indeed, I have a feeling Albania, and Tirana, will really take off in the near future.
16th February 2024

Most scenic sites and stray dogs
Thank you for taking us on your journey. I have never been to Albania, and I am amazed by the variety of sites one can visit. Really ancient towns and building, beautiful scenery. The pictures look as if they had been taken from a fantasy movie, wow! And I can relate very much to your fear of the stray dogs. Very brave of you to walk to the bus station that morning in spite of the dogs, and good decision to hang around the guard the other evening.
16th February 2024

Albania and Stray Dogs
Thanks Katha! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way about stray dogs, they weren't the best of experiences in Albania. Aside from this, the country was indeed just beautiful, with so much to explore. I have a feeling it will really take off with tourism in the near-future, so good to get there now I think before the crowds and the price-rises. Thanks for reading and commenting :)
7th February 2024
Manatee!

Manatee
Amazing you got to see one in the wild. I've only seen one at Sea World. Similar to you, prior to your trip in Florida, I missed out on seeing these in Belize.
7th February 2024
Manatee!

Manatee
Thanks Alan. I felt blessed to see one in the wild, such special creatures. I'm sorry you also weren't able to spot one in Belize. I hope you do get to see one at some point.
3rd February 2024
Lion Gate, Butrint

Well built
Attractive architecture. If the stones could tell stories.
4th February 2024
Lion Gate, Butrint

Well Built
Yes indeed, if stones could tell stories. I wonder how many people have travelled through this gate over the years!
3rd February 2024
The Blue Eye

Very cool
Great color and beauty.
4th February 2024
The Blue Eye

Blue Eye
The Blue Eye was very cool.
3rd February 2024
Typical Gjirokaster Street Stones

Gjirokaster
I like these stone streets.
4th February 2024
Typical Gjirokaster Street Stones

Gjirokaster
Yes, this was the style throughout the Old Town. It was lovely and very unique.
3rd February 2024

Southern Albania and those dang dogs!
You've seen some diverse towns and scenery in your time in Albania. You've been fortunate with your housing on this trip and the guide sounds perfect. Off season seems to give you a lot of private moments in museums and other places. I laughed at your lack of interest in meeting wolves, jackals and foxes. Those dogs sounded like bad news. I'm glad you did not have a serious incident. Stay safe and continue traveling.
4th February 2024

Dang Dogs
And yes, I tried to avoid all canine types on this trip!
4th February 2024

Southern Albania and Dang Dogs
Indeed, Southern Albania was interesting and varied, as with the whole of the country. Yes, I do like privacy when exploring touristy places. I try to put myself in the mood of the place, imagining what it was like to walk the same streets in the past. I had some great accommodation on this trip, and met some great people. Thanks Merry! 😊
3rd February 2024

Dogs after dark...
perhaps the dogs were more fearsome at the end of the day when they didn't have anything to eat that day, and this was their last chance.
4th February 2024

Dogs After Dark
Lol! I'm glad this thought has been put it in my head now, rather than in the pitch black there and then!
31st January 2024

Florida Keys
How cool is Florida Keys. I love how quirky Duvel Street appears. Shame about the Key Deer but great to see they're making a gradual comeback. That Key Lime Pie looks amazing 😍
31st January 2024

Florida Keys
Cool is the perfect word to describe the Florida Keys! Driving them was just amazing, with the top down and the music playing. Great memories. The Key Deer were special, Duval Street indeed very cool, and the Key Lime Pie delicious 😋

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