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Photo du Jour: Commuting by Horse-Drawn Cart – Shkoder, Albania

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Transitioning from Montenegro, we’ve arrived in Shkoder, Albania. To get here we had a two-hour bus ride from Kotor to the border town of Ulcinj, Montenegro. Then, we traveled from Ulcinj to the Albanian city of Shkoder.

It is fascinating to watch the pace of life here in the semi-rural neighborhood where our guesthouse is located. Vintage cars, as well as luxury ones, whiz by horse-drawn carts.

And in the morning and late afternoon, we can hear the clip clop of horses’ hooves on the road just outside our homestay’s courtyard, as a farmer commutes.

Where in the World?

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Hi! My name is Tricia Mitchell. I delight in telling stories about my slow travels through more than 65 countries. Some of my highlights have included sharing meals with locals in Armenia, Cambodia, and Tunisia; sipping sparkling wine with French cousins in Alsace; milking goats in a sleepy Bulgarian village; and training with a Japanese mine-clearance team in Laos. My husband, Shawn, and I are based in France’s Loire Valley.

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12 responses to “Photo du Jour: Commuting by Horse-Drawn Cart – Shkoder, Albania”

  1. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    Sometimes I think that pace of life would be good for everyone. Tricia, I love the detail in your photos and I’ve learned a lot about taking photos for my blog from seeing yours. Thanks.

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      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Carol, I agree that a slower pace is to be admired. I loved seeing our homestay hosts’ vegetable garden and orchard, in particular. As pretty as it is, though, it takes so much work to maintain. Given that the family produces about 90% of what they eat, it’s essential though.

      Finally, thanks for your nice comment about my pictures. I’m glad that we can all inspire each other in some way.

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  2. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    And, after reading your blog for a year now, I have only just today read your About page. You have the most amazing story and write beautifully. What an inspiration! ps your wedding photos are stunning.

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      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Carol, all such kind compliments; thank you very, very much.

      We were lucky to be married in a beautiful setting, on a day Mother Nature gifted us with lots of snow, and we had a very talented photographer. :)

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  3. umashankar Avatar
    umashankar

    Beautiful photograph, well supported by a brief but descriptive passage.

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      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Thank you, Umashankar. I appreciated the late afternoon light and shadow in that scene, as I experienced it. :)

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  4. Browsing the Atlas Avatar
    Browsing the Atlas

    Albania is a place I’d never think to visit, but looks like I need to add to my lists of places to go. How quaint!

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      It is fascinating watching the varied paces of life there, Juliann! I’ll be curious to see how the country evolves in the coming years, as tourism numbers increase.

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  5. Gerard Avatar
    Gerard

    That’s a nice picture!

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Thanks, Gerard. It was a perfect way of getting the shot spontaneously, without putting a camera in the driver’s face. :) So tough to get their okay as they’re driving along!

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  6. Kat at travelgardeneat Avatar
    Kat at travelgardeneat

    Tricia, I nominated your blog for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Please feel no obligation to respond, but just know that your blog is admired and enjoyed. You can read about your nomination in my post: http://travelgardeneat.com/2013/05/01/blowin-in-the-wind-or-where-do-all-the-bloggers-go/

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Kat, I’m really flattered by your recognition. Many thanks! I’m off to discover the other nominees. Thank you again. :)

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