We're in Ohrid, pronounced Okrid, apparently, but given that it's the Macedonian holiday destination of choice (think 18-30s; think sunbeds; think whooping), our original pronounciation might be more appropriate. Still the town's pretty enough, chock full of cobbled streets and tiny orthodox churches. Went to Snake Island today. It's not in Lake Ohrid, it's in the next lake along, right by the Greek / Alabnia border. What do you think when you think of snake island - something a bit like whacking day in the Simpsons? Indiana Jones' pits? Snakes everywhere? So did we. Perfect for a snake-o-phobe (similarly the two hour boat trip there was pretty good for someone with an explosive stomach. It's all about being kind to your mates).
He needn't've worried (well, about the snake bit), the island was a complete misnomer. Cormorant island would have been more appropriate, as would snakeless island. Closest we got was a fistful of tortoises. Ho hum.
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