Polignano di Mare and Bari then HomeLeaving our TrulloToday is our last full day in Italy. I am amazed at how fast it went.We are up earlier than planned…could it have something to do with the rooster?Polignano di MareWe check out of our trullo and drive to Polignano di Mare. The town is quite busy but the old town is pretty. We check out a few viewpoints of the …
A Day in Tirana, AlbaniaSkanderbeg SquareRefreshed from a good night’s sleep, we take a short walk to Skanderbeg Square which is the heart of Tirana. The sun is bright and spirits are high and it is John’s birthday!It is hot out and going to get hotter today; 34 degrees Celsius.My favourite building on the square is the late communist National Historical Museum with it’s beautiful mosaic.The city is very …
From Toronto to Albania and the Big OopsieThe Big OopsieJohn and I usually spend our summers in Ontario, after all, what’s not to love about an Ontario summer? However this year is different because our dear friend’s son, Cole, is getting married in Italy. It’s time to celebrate!John and I and our long time friends, Louise and Lance are visiting Albania before heading to Italy for the wedding.We’ve been …
On the Road AgainAnd We’re OffI’m sitting in an Uber on the way to the airport. After so long staying put, it feels weird and a little nerve wracking to be flying overseas.My son Graham, is doing a semester for his Masters in International Business in Bergen, Norway. He is there on a student visa but the Norwegian borders are still closed to Canadians coming for tourism so we …
