A Special Place on Earth

I've often read that Ohrid is the 'pearl' of the Balkans and this is certainly a fitting description of this ancient town from before the time of Philip II of Macedon. Lake Ohrid is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes with its shoreline shared by Macedonia and Albania.

Yesterday was a treat in the beauty and peace of these surroundings. The following are a few pictures I took, mostly on the theme of colour.

This balcony made me smile.

Church of St Sofia dating from as early at the 9th/10th century.

A riotous flower. I'll never understand people who think their Creator wants uniformity, black dress and sombre faces. Look at that flower!

I wanted to stay here forever. The peace of this situation is amazing, just at the front of St. John's Caneo. A real haven.

And the colour disappears.

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