It was off to Bitola to stay with Igor’s uncle on his farm at the village that Rada (Igor’s mother) grew up. Uncle and his family were very welcoming and gracious. Macedonia is a very poor country with very little industry. The average person earns about 200 euro per month and there is 50% unemployment. Bitola is a bit grimy, littered streets and run down overall, but with some nice new shops and restaurants. Food etc about half Wollongong prices but accommodation relatively dear. There was a well-preserved old Turkish sector in the town.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Bitola
It was off to Bitola to stay with Igor’s uncle on his farm at the village that Rada (Igor’s mother) grew up. Uncle and his family were very welcoming and gracious. Macedonia is a very poor country with very little industry. The average person earns about 200 euro per month and there is 50% unemployment. Bitola is a bit grimy, littered streets and run down overall, but with some nice new shops and restaurants. Food etc about half Wollongong prices but accommodation relatively dear. There was a well-preserved old Turkish sector in the town.
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