Curt Wilson of CIB bids Pep a fond farewell as Pep exits the office to begin his trip.
Curt Wilson of CIB bids Pep a fond farewell as Pep exits the office to begin his trip.
I had to get the carnet validated at customs before I left the US.
Stopover on the way to Macedonia: Frankfurt.
Part of the modern Frankfurt skyline.
Touring Frankfurt before leaving for Macedonia.
Pep goofs off while sightseeing.
On arrival at Skopje I presented the carnet for validation at customs.
A lcoal restaurant near Pep's hometown where you can catch your dinner in the lake.
Pep opens CIB's ATA Caffe in Macedonia!
Pep visits Lake Ohrid in Struga, Macedonia.
...Before the climb up beautiful Mt. Ljuboten. At 2,498 meters (8,195 feet) it is one of the tallest peaks in Macedonia.
Mt. Ljuboten sits on the northern border between Macedonia and Kosovo.
The rocky side Mt. Ljuboten, Macedonia.
This puppy will grow up to protect a sheep herd that grazes on Mt. Ljuboten. These dogs are used to ward off wolves and bears.
One third of the way up Ljuboten.
Rest for air and to cool off on the way up Ljuboten.
Approaching the peak of Ljuboten.
View from the top of Mt. Ljuboten.
I'm crossing the border into Kosovo with my carnet.
This statue honors a great military figure in the history of Albania. Skenderbeu is called the National Hero of Albania and is credited with uniting Albania amongst many other military successes.
I rest at the feet of a saint.
Pep relaxes during his carnet Odyssey.
Pep continues to relax on his carnet Odyssey!
Apparently there are no clouds in Bulgaria!
Pep enjoys a familiar McDonald's dinner during his vacation.
Pep entertains two German women tourists during his Eurpoean trek. Unfortunately he will not be able to bring his new-found friends back to the States under carnet!