Skilled Labor

We’ve traveled a bit since arriving in Europe. When we venture out of Kosova we see modern cities offering many of the amenities we’re used to in the states. Within Kosova, however, there are no drive thrus, malls or franchises like Applebees. Many trades still exist here (cobbler, blacksmith, butcher, seamstress, furniture maker), so walking the streets is often fascinating. Of course the blacksmith hammering out an axe is right next to an internet café. Such is the mix of old and new, traditional and modern. This picture was taken in Prizren, the oldest city in Kosova and the second largest. We first noticed that it was clean compared to the capital city of Prishtina. Traffic wasn’t as busy either. It’s a quaint town with 15th century buildings, a 16th century Turkish bath, tree-lined streets with shops and a river flowing through it. We visited so we could attend a growing Christian church there and were encouraged by the intimate praise given up to God in the pastor’s apartment. On the way home we figured Sam Walton should just stay away from Kosova, but it would be nice to have a Taco Bell…with a drive thru.