I can’t believe I’ve finished the second week of my internship, that’s 1/3 of the time that I’m here! This week was filled with new experiences. I added another project to the one that I was working on, and am now researching tour companies throughout Europe that we can contact about the new destinations in Albania for them to consider when creating their tour packages for clients. I’ve been working with a few of the other interns and office members on these projects. I love how collaborative everything at this office is–our director loves hearing our ideas and honestly takes them into consideration, and often times if our ideas are good, he lets us work on our own projects!
On the social side of the week, I spent most of the time hanging out with my family in Tirana. Throughout most of my life, I’ve only known my dad’s side of the family, so this week I was able to meet my mom’s side and spend time with them after work, which was a great experience. I spent the weekend in Tirana, relaxing and enjoying the city. The weather has finally improved, so I am appreciating the lack of rain!
Sadly, Amanda and Will have left us (for other internships, but Amanda will be back)! As a good-bye send off, we had a dinner at our house. I took the opportunity to cook some Albanian food, like “fergese” which is made with peppers, tomatoes and olive oil, and “pilaf” which is spiced rice. Siri also made onion shrimp which was yummy!
In the following week(s), I hope to do more work on my project and travel more! Next week, we the interns will hopefully be visiting my hometown and going into Macedonia as well!
Until next time,
Eni