New Albanian ventures

Another interesting project looks like is being undertaken in Albania, along its southern coast, and more specifically in the 'riviera' area of Saranda and Butrint.

Underwater archaeological findings have brought to light the wreck of a cargo ship dating back to the 3rd century BC. Had heard briefly about this in the news recently, but now, thanks to the blog of an Assistant Professor of Trinity University (Texas), who is actively participating in this activity, we are privileged to have more on site details.

I also always enjoy very much reading about the first impressions of foreigners that are now traveling to, and through Albania for a variety of reasons. Some of their observations, although based on brief visits, are 'right on target', such as the one abstracted from the last posting of the above subject professor:

"It is always a challenge to figure out how to work in a foreign country. The convolutions of recent history in Albania and the resultant diverse, often conflicting, never clearly expressed layers of officialdom and bureaucracy make this a difficult place in which to figure out how to get things done."