We suspect those of you who have sent packages were wonder how it works on this end of the transaction. Over the Christmas holidays, we were able to perfect the process and think we have studied it long enough to give an accurate telling. True to form, the Albanians working in the post office are… Continue reading Getting Postal Package

One particular custom here is the drinking of raki (a homemade brandy) or a whiskey with your morning coffee. At the locals (coffee bars) it is easy to order just coffee. You are often asked if you want anything else, but generally, the only coffee order is accepted. While your associates may be disappointed because… Continue reading Morning Coffee

This year Christmas fell on Sunday and in Albania, it felt like any other Sunday. A few more shops closed than normal, but people were out in doing their normal activities. When you remember this is a country that is 90% Muslim,

We had a really nice Thanksgiving dinner in Tirana at the home of a young military man who works at the Embassy. He and two other families got together to host about 30 people,