Long Ago and Far Away

That's kind of how Albania is starting to feel to me--like it was a long time ago and far far away. Don't get me wrong, though, because I still fall asleep thinking about it every night and I still talk about it all the time! It's just that lately there's been so much going on in my life that what happened then seems like ages ago.

But with all the snow and wind and cold here in MN, it is a most un-Albania like climate. However, the one thing I keep craving is totally Albanian. I want some salep in the worst way! lol :) It's smooth thickness and warm flavor would be just the ticket on these bitter cold days. Oh, man! I just want a cup of salep in my hands, warming them up, steam rising from the top with that deliciously comforting aroma wafting to my nose. Mmmmm!!!!

But alas. I am here, not there. And here, salep does not exist. I will have to settle for cheap cappuccino or hot chocolate, or crappy cafeteria coffee with lots of flavored creamer. lol Just goes to show that no place is perfect. A combination, however, would be amazing! :)