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Random Pictures

My collection of pictures is growing rapidly and only a few make it onto the blog. So here are some more pictures of Tirana that I have taken over the last couple of months.












Comments

Anonymous said…
Nice job with the pictures. It is aamazing to see the difference in Tirana even from a year ago when I came to visit. Please don't hesistate to post more pictures! Thanks!
ITS said…
I love the old man with the grocery bag picture. Such a great shot. You can see the pain of a lost generation by the look in his eyes.

Good Job!
Anonymous said…
I do enjoy your photos and comments. Hven't been in Tirana for several years, but it seems that it is getting more cosmopolitan, anyway.
olli said…
Thanks everyone. Scruffy, it's true that there is a problem with organised crime in Albania, but they are not interested in people like you or me.
Street crime happens, but it is no worse than in any city. I've walked all over the city, day and night, and never seen or experienced any crime. You just take the same precautions you would when visiting any city.
The biggest risks to a visitor are the traffic - even worse than Athens - and the uncovered holes in the footpaths and roads.
Didn't notice the earthquake up here.
olli said…
Hi Dori. I will look into the issue of licences. As for the full sized images, you can access these by clicking on the image in the blog. However, I will also look into your suggestions and see about putting them all in the one place.

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