Fishing Hut and Traps, Shkodra, Albania

This is one of my all-time favorite photos! We had climbed up to the Rozafa Castle, and I peered over one of the walls to the river below. I spotted this small, yellow fishing hut and the intricate rush fencing, probably used to trap or keep fish close to the shore. I didn’t have a tripod, but I steadied my camera on the wall, and got some great shots of this serene moment.

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The Hidden Garden – Berat, Albania

We made several visits to Berat, Albania. It’s an historic, picturesque town, with the citadel on the hill. The villagers’ houses and gardens are lovely. I caught a glimpse of these bright blankets hanging on the clothes line in one of the yards. The sun was illuminating the blankets perfectly. What a perfect day to air the bedding and enjoy the sunshine in the garden!

Flying Fabric

The Gjirokastra, Albania Ethnographic Museum is a real treasure. The house museum, is filled with antique treasures – furniture, rugs, fabrics, pottery, and household items. I was especially taken by this gauze-like fabric on one of the walls. Probably silk from the Ottoman Empire days.

Even the Simple Things Create Joy

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When we lived in Azerbaijan, we took the most memorable trip to a remote mountain village called Khinaliq.  We stayed with a family, took in the scenery, observed life in the village, and enjoyed the greatest hospitality.  We had fun making friends with the children and taking their photos.  As we walked down the rocky [...]