DAJTI AND WORLD DAY OF ENVIRONMENT!

5 JUNE 2012 DAJTI AND WORLD DAY OF THE ENVIRONMENT! As I begin to write, we have very heavy, noisy rain, with frequent, and equally noisy, thunder and lightening - special effects, no doubt, for todays 'Celebration of our Environment"!! I thank God, once again, for the cloudless sky and constant warm sunshine we had on Saturday. Following a very busy week of preparation, we began our journey at 6.30a.m., to join the Liturgy Service at our Cathedral in Tirana. I can hear you ask - "How many traveled with you?" We had an 18 seater bus and decided to keep one seat free for baggage. However, three phone calls on Friday evening, meant that 4 persons, who were to travel, cancelled out. A fifth, who assured us late on Friday evening - "I'll be there", had gone to work when Lalini called to her house on Saturday morning! Such is life! So, 12 of us set off. Our numbers increased when we got to Tirana, and Korce was very well represented. All were delighted to attend. The Service was prepared in England and translated here. All were delighted to attend and for some it was their very first visit to Tirana. Saturday afternoon turned into a real adventure! We took the Dajti Express - a funicular journey to "where earth meets sky". The brochure told us we were in the "ideal place to spend a memorable day"! And that is exactly how it worked out for us. A number of the group went horse-riding and some strange photos are doing the rounds now!. Lalini and I feel there is a great need to build up the group of women. As you know, it was not only illegal but there was also severe punishment for conversing, even in small groups, for so many years. Men seem to group and meet very easily on most days. Women have not had the opportunities to do so. Women rarely come together - even to drink a coffee! Life returned to normal for us on Sunday. We were sorry to be without Mass for Trinity Sunday. We are assured there is a priest for next weekend, please God. Continue to enjoy the remainder of our Environment Day and have a blessed week. www.dajtiexpress.com www.dajtitower.com info.dajtitower.com.