From 60 to 0 in 3. In defense of having a baby before 25. Leaving a baby in the car makes sense if done responsibly. Another blog for missed days! Istanbul, not Constantinople.

I knew this day was coming, but I did not know how hard it would be to say goodbye! Really could stay here for a few more weeks and be perfectly happy! State; they have a statue of George W. Bush in a town square for goodness sakes! In other words, my safety was never a concern; I was protected at all times and felt extremely proud to be American. Kosovo and Shkodra, Albania.

We then had lunch at a wonderful restaurant, where we had pita with a variety of hummus, tuna, and chili-type dishes. There were also delicious oranges. It was an excellent meal. The next stage of our journey was in the gray desert, where we stopped to examine and climb some chalk outcroppings. They were full of seashells. That is about my estimate of it as well. A City of Garbage? Monastery nearly s.

I am glad to back in Albania! We are in Shkodra, an area that some of our public health friends are also from. Elijah and I also spent some time looking at Albanian food in one of the markets. When we went out to lunch, we met an Albanian who lived in San Francisco for many years before moving back! The View from Resafa Castle.