Roma v Feyenoord

In 1992 we went on holiday to Corfu.
I spent a very pleasing afternoon on the east coast bang opposite Albania waving ÂŁ10 notes at the Albanians.
A lot used to hop over unofficially to graft in the Corfu olive groves etc. None of them had a pot to piss in. Looks like not much has changed.
 
My learned friend Charleyfarley and I are indeed here in the capital of Albania 🇦🇱 We’d pre-booked flights and accommodation and thought fuck it let’s go anyway. You’re a long time dead.

Arrived this evening for a 3 night stay. Staying very centrally in a very nice, cheap gaff (though it looks like Beirut in the immediate vicinity) near the main square. Early impressions are very favourable, it has that continental vibe you can never get back home - the heat always helps. Very friendly natives (not had my wallet nicked yet - unlike Rome) and we had a very tasty and cheap meal al fresco after paying a visit to the very groovy Radio Bar.

A bit of culture tomorrow - a walking tour and the National Museum. Then to a bar to watch the match. Would that we were playing obviously. Lots of Italian and Dutch fans about naturally - no sign of any trouble that we have seen

Off to the Albanian Riviera at Durrës for the day on Thursday and back home on Friday morning. What’s not to like?
Losing your wallet aint as bad as losing your coat with your wallet in the pocket. Thankfully we quickly caught the ragamuffin.
 
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