Sunday, July 25, 2010

Macedonia :: Week 2

We’ve spent the last four days by beautiful lake Ohrid, which is a mountain lake about an hour and a half north west of Bitola. The Ohrid Riviera is Macedonia’s most popular holiday spot - the lake's beaches are lined with clubs, cafes and DJ’s.

The lake is freshwater (the locals call it “sweet water”) and is absolutely amazing to swim in. The hotel we stayed at had a private beach AND two pools, so we’ve ended up with some serious sunburn after spending so much time outside.

We also visited some of the more important places in and around the city of Ohrid – Galicica national park, St Naum and St Kliment churches, the old part of the city and most importantly, Samuil’s Fortress.

Galicica - this is looking down the side of the mountain, the blue background is the lake

Samuil's Fortress

Today we head north to visit some of my family in a place called Kumanovo.

2 comments:

  1. We are missing you. Lucas has a new teacher for a few weeks Mrs Dent. Oh here is Lucas now..Samuil are you staying in your castle? The awesome threesome are missing their 4th buddy. Cold and wet here. The grass is growing around the wheels of Sash's car in your backyard so time to come home guys. XXX

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  2. zdravo!
    gi gledame slikite mnogu set ubaj.
    kako set Branko i Paca?
    joneL

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