At one time there were 221,145 concrete war bunkers dug into the ground all over Albania. These days many have been knocked down, or turned into restaurants or, as in this case, a museum, detailing the modern, and sometimes bloody, history of Albania. It was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence.
Dajti Rxpress cable-car with fantastic views over Tirana, the capital of Albania.
Drone shot of the top end of the cable-car with its revolving restaurant.
A new hotel in Tirana, constructed to depict the face of Skanderbeg, Albania's national hero.
Window detail in Tirana
The Mesi Ottoman Bridge was constructed in 1770, and is still standing proud over the Kir River near Shkodër in Albania.
The icy blue Drin River
Valbonna Mountains by Drone
Another drone shot from Valbonna Mountains
Fierza Hydroelectric Power Station - the first dam I have ever seen with a switchback road leading up its side
Another, totally different, view of Drin River
Some 'interesting' roads in Albania
Another view of Valbonna Mountain by drone
Fisheries on Koman Lake, Albania
The impressive Decani Monastery in Kosovo
Prizren, Kosovo - it was our second visit here
Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria
The stunning Rila Monastery in Bulgaria, one of my bucket list fulfilled
Incredible frescoes in Rila Monastery
Porta Macedonia in Skopje, Macedonia
Intricate mosaics on a wall in Skopje, Macedonia
The fascinating archaeological site of Stobi in Macedonia, dating back to the 2nd century AD
Work is being done to restore the site
The 1800-year old mosaics are still looking exquisite
The beautiful city of Ohrid, a UNESCO Heritage Site, as seen from a boat on the lake of the same name
It's a quaint town with cobbled streets and some interesting architecture (notice the girl on top of the rubbish bin)
In the grounds of Sveti Naum Monastery, Macedonia
Korcë Cathedral, Albania
The incredible rock formations at Meteora, Greece
There are six monasteries precariously perched atop the rocks
Someone was not very happy about being woken up. Farma Sotira, Albania
I never realised Albania has so many beautiful mountains
Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër
The largest her of sheep and goats I have ever seen
Blue Eye National Park
Berat
Butint
Berat Castle
Vlorë Monument
Tirana Castle, now an Entertainment District
Berat
The Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës
