TRENI, CONCERT, WOMEN'S GROUP, ELECTION

6TH.MAY 2011 TRENI, CONCERT, WOMEN'S GROUP, ELECTION
Ana, our Albanian teacher, surprised us last weekend! She goes to relatives in Greece for a month, leaving on Monday next. She had invited us to her home in Treni village, many times, to meet her parents. Somehow, we could not find a day when the four of us were free. So, on Sunday last, Lalini and I went with her, met her parents and had lunch in her home. Her village is only half an hour away, with mountains on three sides! Her parents were very happy that we came. We had planned an afternoon visit to a cave but a thunderstorm cancelled that and we returned early.

On Sunday evening, our little neighbour, Xhoana, was dancing in a concert so Bea and I went along to support her delighted mother, Ola. I also went with them to the Women's Group on Wednesday and of course we brought the baby, Thanassi, too!! I really loved the meeting held for the women who come to church and it was led by Maltese Laurence.

Yesterday, I was at Fan Noli University for a two-hour session on Dialects! A South African, Afrikaans Minister, in one of the smaller evangelical churches, Maltese Lawrence and I shared a little about our countries. This was mainly for the students to hear our different 'foeign' accents! We were open to questions. The lecturer was very pleased , even though I felt I could have been better prepared!

Election fever is reaching its height here, - voting is on Sunday. Open-air concerts, fireworks, and even more roads dug up! All the work is begun but the outcome of Sunday will determine if the work will be finished! I was to go to Immigration today but postponed it to Tuesday next as my day is full. Tomi was glad as the election work is keeping the police busy too.

I am sure a number of Good Shepherds will travel to Ireland this evening with Sr. Lucina RIP. Three of us here knew her as she had been involved in Sharing Fair over the years. Also, with Lys Marie at the time Sr. Evelyn came. I am sure Sister Catherine Hughes and others will be in Dunleer too.

Have a nice weekend - every blessing!