A little side trip to Berat, on our way down Albania made for an interesting stop. Inside the old castle walls is an inhabited village, with plenty to feast the eyes, this is a largely unspoilt wonder in the heart of the country. I think tourism is developing here, but for now you’ll have this place almost to yourself. And the best thing is it’s totally free… Till the word gets out, there’s a lot of interesting features here. I love the stone and grass steps the most.
Houses with large windows steep up the hill
A very old city, but a goodie
Castle ruins in various stages of repair
Anyone for chess
An old water cistern… not sure about safety in there, it’s a long way down with no barrier at all
The grass laid bare… nature is beautiful