SUMMER FUN! Traveling to Saranda

After several busy months of ministry work, visits and camps we decided that it was time for a few days of family R&R. So we headed off to the southern port city of Saranda, Albania. It takes about 6-7 hours through some very challenging roads to get down there, but what an awesome ride with some great beauty along the way. We made several stops: the first stop was in the city of Tepelene. Tepelene is famous for their natural spring water. Then we had the opportunity to stop for a few minutes in Gjirokaster, Albania where there is a large castle that sits up on the hill overlooking the city.

SUMMER FUN! Saranda, Albania

Water front - Saranda, Albania

Beautiful blue & clear water of Saranda

My three favorite ladies - Paradise resturant

Saranda skyline

SUMMER FUN! Ferry ride to Corfu

Leaving the port of Saranda, Albania

Opps! I accidently sat on Mikayla's Skittles

Loading the vehicles on to the ferry

Mikayla - not to sure about the ferry

Ben & Heather waiting for the ferry to leave

SUMMER FUN! Corfu, Greece

Corfu marina

Shopping in Corfu

Hotel Arcadion - where we stayed

View of the old town from our balcony

SUMMER FUN!

On our way back from Saranda we took the coastal route. The views were breathtaking and the sea so blue. By taking the coastal route you must pass through the Logara mountain pass. It is a 3500 ft climb to the top.

NEW VEHICLE

We are so thankful for our new vehicle, well its new to us. We were able to drive it to the southern city of Saranda, Albania…it preformed really well and gets great gas mileage. We are thankful for the supporters who gave to this project...THANK YOU!

July 4th 2009 FUN!!!

We had a great time together as a family as well as joining in on some friendly festivities. Celebrating July 4th here in Albania is not the same as being in the states, but instead of complaining about what we are missing, we make the best of it and that we did. Barbecue chicken, grilled steak, potato salad and watermelon, it sure was good!