Montenegro (GRNA GORA Political stuff that I don't understand)

First stop in Montenegro was the bay of Kotor (you should all go its stunning) and we tried to find a campsite called The Full Monte as it was not nudist but clothing was optional and we were curious but we did not find it but got better, we ended up camped in an old guys back garden which was right on the beach. It was stunning we hung the hammock and I swam in the sea looking straight up at mountains when I did a 360 in the water. The guy spoke no English but was so welcoming and we could have stayed a month. The old dude even made me a door quickly so I could do mt business in private, how sweet.

The next day June 12th was Jonnys birthday and so I made him breakfast in bed which was boiled eggs which does not sound amazing but as jam on bread is the usual it was a treat. We then decided to drive back into Kotor and climb the 1350 stairs up to the top of the old town which gave an amazing view but in 35 degree heat you would hope so after all that sweating.

Next was the drive to Cetinj (The former capital of Montenegro) and we decided to take the scenic route (through Lovcen national park) which consisted of 25 hairpins up a steep mountain road but with each tight turn in 1 st gear rewarded you with an amazing view just don't look down.

We then made for the coast and on Lonely planet eastern Europe guides advice one of the must see spots (Sveti Sleven) but sadly we were disappointed as it was suppose to be one of the most picturesc spots but it was commercial and built up. However we did find a lovely spot right on the cliff edge to park the car which meant the view out of the tent was out onto the Adriatic coast (stunning).

Next day we drove a whole 1 mile down the road and found a small beach where we could camp right next to the sea so we decided a non travel day and some catch up and chill was needed so we stayed. Jonny spent some time checking the car over and routine maintenance and Terri spent some time writing postcards and laying in the hammock (most excellent).

Headed for Podgorica Montenegros capital, arrived realised it was just a big commercial town and after some stressful driving we left with our butt cheeks clenched but luckily all 3 of us in one piece and made for the north of Montengro.

Oh by the way we are quickly discovering the use of the horn as everyone uses it for all sorts. One long beep means you have pissed me off, 2 short beeps means hello and 1 short beep means move out of my way I am coming through.

Biogeograsko national park (one of only 3 virgin forests in Europe) with a huge lake is where we decided to spend the night and walked for miles through the forest. The drive up north in Montengro is stunning as it follows large gorges.

Next day we thought we should proberly head south as that is our intention and so made for the capital Podgorica agin however this time we decided to take a back road which turned out to be stunning but with hundreds of hairpins each with a steep drop and a couple of cows wondering.

Shadarsko Jezero is a huge lake and national park on the Montenegrin/ Albanian border and so we decided it needed some inspecting. After 2 hours driving through absolutely stunning regions we found a small village

· school with 6 children

· 200 people in total

· 1 restaurant

· no shops everyone grows food ect

but with an amazing small beach on the lake which after 5 hours of driving in 35 degree heat was much appreciated.

We also decided we would stay and set up home for the night on the beach and I had a bath in the lake shampoo and all. That night we slep to the noise of chatty frogs.

June 16th we made for the Montengran/ Albanian border and crossed it with no problems and even had a friendly immigration police officer which up till know has not happened. I had read how Albanian drivers are awful and wow they were not wrong I have found myself saying "jesus crist mother of god" ( apologies) many times today but wow there was a lot of butt clenching.

Albanian roads are much to be desired as well and we were very grateful we opted for a 4 x 4.

Albanians seem lovely people and everyone waves and says hello.

We are currently camped in a small village (max 50 people) by another Lake (Lake Koman) and I am writing this next to my petrol lamp.

Hope all well out there and we love reading your messages.

Sorry our blogs are slow but we very rarely get internet.

Next will be the Jonny and Terri adventures in Albania

All the best