Day 55 - Second massage - Korçë, Albania
August 10, 2026 - biked 0 km (0 mi) - biked 1878 km (1167 mi) total
We are in the National Museum of Medieval Art in Korçë, surrounded by icons.
Final challenge: baby faces.
Orthodox altar icons. Also would be a dope bar surround.
Rare "dog-faced" version of St. Christopher. Something about he was from the hinterlands, and someone else heard people from the hinterlands are dog people. Some say you can baptize dog man.
What time is it?
This looks incredible and was mediocre. It tasted like a slightly warm McDonald's shake. But what do you expect from Coffee Time Pizza?
Orthodox church. Not pictured but surrounded by remote control Power Wheels for kids to play in. Not used until the evening.
Inside they had all the saints, etc. But maybe we learned a secret? They are actually decals! This guy is applying a new one. They look hand painted, but are maybe mass produced?
Mosque. Was closed.
We got massages again. I am working on becoming a massage person? At least I am a massaged person.
Wash, haircut and style all for 5€! It’s been hard to properly care for my hair and it’s gotten so damaged these last two months, so now it feels fresh and healthy again!
Sarah after her message and haircut.
We went to a very cute restaurant, Villa 95. The chef was the only one working. He only had the shrimp and sea bass he got from the market in the morning. His phone kept ringing while taking orders because various cooking timers were going off. Best meal of the trip. Truly.
Ready to devour roasted peppers. Yum.
Risotto saffron shrimp. Yum yum.
Sea bass. Yum yum yum.
Sea bass: accomplished!
Time for an evening constitutional on the petonale with everyone. Korçë is hopping.
