Lunch at Stara Cinar ...
... started off with some dips - in the foreground is ajvar, a traditional spread made of roasted peppers, delicious with just about anything. Clockwise from there: yummy sauteed onion and cheese, lutenica which is a bit like ajvar but with hot peppers and tomatoes, another yummy dip for which i can't remember the ingredients, and in the middle is a warm mashed potato salad studded with herbs. All delicious, this platter was really meant for sharing, not for a solo diner.
City of Light
July 1st 2012 Geo: 41.12, 20.82Ohrid - considered the jewel of Macedonia, it's said that if you haven't been to Ohrid, you haven't been to Macedonia. In ancient times, its name meant "City of Light", a fitting name, as in present day, the biggest draw is its pristine lake offering stunning vistas and cool, crystal-clear waters that are a perfect respite from this mad Macedonian heat. B
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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 
