Spring was underway around Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. We were stationed in Ohrid city and were regularly checking the forecast, looking for the best days to go explore the surrounding area's splendid beauty. A week earlier, as a first excursion, we had ventured to Galicica National Park on foot. This time, as another halcyon day came, we decided to go on a scooter ride along … [Read more...]
Hiking in Galicica National Park: Day Trip from Ohrid
March 2021 found us sojourning in the city of Ohrid, on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. A streak of freezing, snowing, bleak days ended with a brilliant, halcyon Sunday. During the previous bitter week, we'd been gawking in awe at the high, snow-capped mountains that make Galicica National Park looming imposingly over the city. Today was finally the perfect … [Read more...]
While Cycling from North Macedonia to Greece
I remember that day... It was summer in its heyday. It was noon in its very climax. The sun was beaming mercilessly against that lonesome mountain that had happened to stand on my way that very day. The road was completely desolate. No car had crossed me, nor overtaken me, for some time that was long and seemed even longer. There was only me staring impatiently at the purview … [Read more...]
