8TH OCTOBER 2010 ST.FRANCIS, VOSKOPI, ENGLISH GROUP.
We had a surprise invitation to Bilhist, home of three Italian Franciscan Sisters. Afternoon Mass for St. Francis and an enjoyable 'cuppa'. Communication was limited! Their Italian and 10 years Albanian had little meeting point with our French, English and 'infant' Shqip!
Yesterday, we were invited to a nearby village or 'fshat' Voskopi, just six kms. from Korce. An elderly grandmother had spent the night and morning preparing traditional dishes to extend Albanian hospitality. Little 4 year old Elicia, who is undergoing hip surgery, her sister Bresilda, and her mother came with us. We all enjoyed the visit - family ties are very close here. This is really apple country and we returned sufficiently laden to supply our neighbours.
You may recall I spoke of the young people requesting to speak better English! I did not set up a formal class. When a few come we have English conversation. Today was one such day. Two groups came - they are 12 year olds. Their 'hero' since we came is a '16' year old singer J.Bieber! He had just been arrested in USA as he was a 51 year old evil man cleverly disguised. They really needed a listening ear to sort out their confusion!
Have a good weekend. The weather has suddenly turned really cold here.
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