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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 😍

Europe without rules
Sometimes it is good to feel like a rebel, let your hair down and live on the wild side. I am so glad you are enjoying this trip.

Europe without rules!
ha ha Another interesting blog in a place I didn't even know existed! Wow, talk about scenic mountains and townscapes. I'd probably brave the minivan travel too, seems fairly straightforward and I can tolerate a bit of squish. I don't know why but I thought that region would be more snowy in December.

The Interior of Albania
A half hour or more of waiting to gain an ideal seat is certainly worth it. I guess I can say that as I'm a morning person and can read while waiting. I've fallen in love with Berat. What was on your play list for Albania? You are so good with languages. I would have taken a taxi to the hotel. I'm always eager to get settled in. I am glad you are embracing Europe without Rules. This country sounds fabulous. My heart goes out to Sharif Merdani and his story. I am always amazed by people like him who can take a stand. I do not know if I could do that. I'm glad he is remembered. Thanks for taking us along on your Town of a Thousand Windows. Happy and safe travels.

Did we visit Durrës?
We visited Albania in 2010 and I start to wonder if we ever visted Durrës then. I don't recognise anything so it is possible that we didn't. It looks like a nice place to if we didn't go there we made a mistake. /Ake

Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes has long been on my list of places I want to visit. We are thinking about going to the Balkans ourselves this summer. Possibly we'll then make a visit there ourselves. Thanks for giving me an idea of what to expect. /Ake

Albania!
Dave here.....this is one of MJ's "next up" countries. The reading I've done (nothing compared to her) indicates a beautiful nation emerging from decades of struggle. Enjoy!