Kosovo Hearts America
October 18, 2023 - Lake Liqeni, outside of Peja, Kosovo I didn't know what to expect from Kosovo, but our time there definitely brought new meaning to "off the beaten path". We had four different stops: Prizren, Gjakova, Peja, and Pristina, and saw few tourists along the way. Perhaps more notable than any specific place was our overall experience with the culture. I remember hearing "Kosovo" in various news reports when I was a teen, but didn't know many details of the US involvement in the conflict. Kosovar's feelings about America and its people became apparent to us when, at every turn, the US flag was displayed alongside their own. Curious at first, we soon came to understand why. From hearing a song subtly titled " Thank You USA " at a karaoke night, to visiting the Bill Clinton statue and mural, it was clear that we, as a country, are held in quite high regard to the cultural Albanian population of Kosovo. We randomly ended up at perh