Bimbo Skopje
29-ti Noemvri 63 Skopje, Macedonia
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Rough diamonds in Skopje
... a large public square opened up, revealing vast bronze sculptures: a soldier rides a sleek, muscled horse; another soldier in antiquated dress brandishes a musket and sports a large, bristly moustache; angels look up at yet more war heroes, adoringly gazing upon them with gentle amazement.
Contrary to their appearance, however, these symbols of Macedonian nationalism were not old monuments from the Macedonian struggle against Ottoman rule. These were ...
FYROM
... in scaffolding. Despite this and potholled filled streets, the city has a great feel. I enjoy a beer on the riverfront on my last evening in Skopje, while viewing the orange sky when the sun slowly set.
With time constraints and a packed scedule, I did miss off Lake Ohrid, but it was heavily recommended by my hostel and various books.
Next stop, Sofia and her charms.
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BALKANTOUR - Macedonia-Fyrom 1st part
... on of the best in the Balkans) with historic, archeological and ethnographic sections.
Then a caravanserai (old islamic hotel) that hosts some sculptors and greek statues, a recently restored mosque uphill, close to the fortress that is inexplicably closed and manned by military forces that do not allow the entry to visitors. This is not a good idea to encourage tourism, please!
On the other side the new town reachable by crossing the ...
Wine and war zones
... I needed to shower ASAP so attempted to endure it. Sick just wanted to pour from me, and I gagged and gipped so much I began to walk like a chicken. I couldn't take it though. As much as I tried, I couldn't handle that noxious poo. Women ******** in general is wrong in itself, but to produce something so foul it could turn a person blind was too much. I waited until the other bathroom was free and subsequently we ended up missing our bus.
Deciding that ...
Skopje, Macedonia - A Tale of Two Cities
... imagine the railings not being there at all. As we moved around, I began to feel truly afraid.
“There are thirty three Mosques in Skopje,” said the Imam, blithely unaware of the terror he'd unleashed. As he described one below, I tried to concentrate but all I could imagine was falling to my doom. The Imam spoke again. “But there are over five hundred mosques in the whole of Macedonia. And down there is the bazaar.” I looked down briefly before ...


