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It's Nuts I Tell You!

May 21st 2016
Woolly says – with the rain sheeting down it was a relief to see our coach arrive, finding our seats at least allowed us to drip quietly for the duration of the trip! As Jo and I admired the incredibly lush green hillocks and comment on the neat little fields that had two metre widths of crops instead of the British idea of every inch with the same crop, Zoe took up her usual prone position wit ... read more
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Macedonian Flag International recognition of Macedonia's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols. Greece finally lifted its trade blockade in 1995 and the two cou... ... read more
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22nd May 2016

What history!
How lovely that there are still 9c churches with incredible mosaic floors and beautiful brickwork--hard to find these ancient treasures in Western Europe! Quite thoughtful of the Muslims to just convert them to mosques rather than destroying them. The views, the woods--it all looks lovely, and so brilliant to base yourself in one place and go for shorter jaunts!
22nd May 2016

An absolute gem!
Well worth a visit, we had looked at Skyope but our hostel owner in Ohrid said that things were less than calm there so I think we made the right decision and it was delightful. The base and short jaunts are proving to be a hit.....next overnight is to Kosovo!

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