Experience Albania: Travel, Pictures, History, Culture

I really liked this sign

Originally uploaded by treenie.

First and foremost, a surprise visit from my sister, meeting Felix, big lattes, heating, walking kilomters and kilometers around a new city, Thai food, familiar faces, flea markets, art … Berlin!

Marisa and Katie with Hoxhas

Originally uploaded by treenie.

Marisa and Ersa Hoxha; Sali Hoxha, Katie and Mira Hoxha.
James was there too - behind the camera!

Thanksgiving dinner

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I say #1 because there has already been a second and a third is on the way (on the real Thanksgiving Day - Nov. 22nd). But Thanksgiving Dinner #1 was of first place quality, in terms of food and company. The Hoxhas had me, James and Marisa over for a night [...]

World of Foreign Languages Book Shop

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Fitore and I had a full day of meetings in Tirane last week - we’re in full gear organizing our second teacher training (Dec 10-11). It continues to amaze me how collaborative all of our partners are in getting this training together. From Peace Corps and the [...]

Anila

Originally uploaded by treenie.

This is Anila, one of about 30 young Roma girls who have the incredible opportunity to attend school twice a week. Normally under educated (if not zero educated), this school is run entirely by a 16-year-old wonder who is organized, passionate and directed in all she does to keep the school running [...]