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Friendly Strays

There are no animal shelters in Skopje. Stray dogs are immunized and neutered/spayed to decrease the population. Ear tags are added to show they are safe to pet. Super friendly -- they follow you everywhere, without begging, and are so playful!
Tour and Transport

June 11th 2017
Sunday morning in Skopje dawned wet and drizzly and, after a hearty breakfast, we met our guide, Kristina, at our hotel for a three-hour walking tour of Skopje's city center. On our way to Mother Teresa's Memorial House, we saw several statues of prominent Macedonian figures throughout their long history. The memorial to Mother Teresa was most moving and demonstrated her life of sacrifice a ... 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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