We left Popovo Kula to head to the Northeast of Macedonia. It was about the first day that the family arrived that we realized we just were not going to get to do all of the things we wanted. Mom started a list of where we will go when we come back to Macedonia. Our goal was to see a few things in the northeast region and then Skopje, but we quickly realized it would be one stop in the northeast and then straight to Skopje.
Our one stop was the Stone Dolls of Kuklica. There are many legends and myths about how they formed, but the most popular one states that it is a wedding scene. Once upon a time there was a boy from the village of Kuklica who could not decide whom to marry so he asked two girls. The wedding for the two were planned on the same day. One of the brides heard that there was another wedding on the same day so she ran to see who was getting married, when she saw her boyfriend and another girl she cursed them all saying "Let God turn all of you into rocks, even me." Another legend says that they are soldiers who froze during a war. According to scientist they were formed 10 million years ago by tectonic erosion from minerals that dissolve in water. No matter what the truth is they are very amazing formations to see!
The weather did not really cooperate with us very much during much of the time they were here. Today/this afternoon was particularly worse. We went to see Skoje and got soaked! That didn't stop of from seeing as much as possible and taking a few photos.
Lesson: Macedonia's countryside is so beautiful and doesn't seem to ever get old!
Our one stop was the Stone Dolls of Kuklica. There are many legends and myths about how they formed, but the most popular one states that it is a wedding scene. Once upon a time there was a boy from the village of Kuklica who could not decide whom to marry so he asked two girls. The wedding for the two were planned on the same day. One of the brides heard that there was another wedding on the same day so she ran to see who was getting married, when she saw her boyfriend and another girl she cursed them all saying "Let God turn all of you into rocks, even me." Another legend says that they are soldiers who froze during a war. According to scientist they were formed 10 million years ago by tectonic erosion from minerals that dissolve in water. No matter what the truth is they are very amazing formations to see!
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| At the entrance |
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| Walking to see the dolls |
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| The first dolls you see- these are the "bride and groom" |
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| Cass and I standing with the bride and groom |
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| Mom and Dad standing by their respective stones. |
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| Stones up the side, behind the "bride and groom" these are the wedding guests |
The weather did not really cooperate with us very much during much of the time they were here. Today/this afternoon was particularly worse. We went to see Skoje and got soaked! That didn't stop of from seeing as much as possible and taking a few photos.
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| Mom and Dad with Stone Bridge |
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| Lahmadjun - Turkish Pizza |
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| On Stone Bridge |
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| Awesome designs in our coffees |
Tonight we got to go to dinner with my dear friends, Linda, Artan and Adora. We met at Gino's in Skopje for food and good company! Having my parents get to sit and meet such speical people in my life while I have been here was priceless!
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| Adora and I being ourselves! |
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| Mom's Dinner |
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| Cass's Dinner |
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| My dinner |
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| Dad's Dinner |
Lesson: Macedonia's countryside is so beautiful and doesn't seem to ever get old!
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