Monday, July 23, Gjirokastra, Albania

Part of the road up to the castle at Gjirokastra.

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I'm back inland, which means I'm back in the 35 degree heat. Gjirokastra's claim to fame is its castle, high atop a mountain on the west side of town. I trekked up there today, then hiked way up a mountain nearby. I was wondering if my conditioning was still good enough to pull off a really vigorous walk/climb. Fortunately I was able to do it. Straight up for about 90 minutes on cobblestone streets.The castle was no great shakes but it certainly provided a great view of the valley of the Drinos River. I have no wifi here so I can't post photos yet.