Day 16 - Sopotnica, Macedonia

It's a public holiday today in celebrating the birth of Mary. Off to Prelip to visit some relatives of Sneza's and then to Vlatko and Ana's place before hitting the town for lunch and a walk. We gave them toothbrushes and paste for the kids, some money, Australian tea towels and key rings. They just loved them and put their keys on the rings immediately.

I felt unwell on the way home where the toilet became my best friend. Hope this doesn't last as tomorrow is our last day in Macedonia.

I have uploaded a sample of images from my photo essay. These are as shot and low res for the blog and in no particular order.

1. Ana picking tobacco leaves

2. Vlatko holds a string of leaves after they have been sewn together

3. Finn carrying a tub of leaves ready for sewing

4. Vlatko attempting to use his mobile phone

5. Ana having a coffee break

6. Tar from the leaves are seen on the tub

7. Picking tobacco leaves

8. Picker have a coffee break

9. Finn placing leaves in a tub

10. Making coffee in the boot of the car (right next to the gas tank)

11. The sun rises over the tobacco field

12. Strings of freshly picked leaves hang to dry

13. Vlatko tying string together after sewing leaves

14. Ana picking before sunrise