fixed lines are not very popular in Albania. Everyone has a cell phone. Even the poorest have one. At least one. That did not do just so that they go out much, the Albanians, but as so often, especially for practical reasons not feel like getting stuck in an elevator and then there is no one a help, because there is no panic buttons.
Now it so that elevators be built in Albania no worse than in Germany. Only that they - as all elevators - are powered by electricity. And is switched off in Albania neighborhood way. Most of hours. Jörg suggested that there is a secret list of the district to be shut down, and that quarter is to be shut down less frequently. Especially where politicians live. But basically, it hits everybody. And when you sit in the elevator, you have to laugh about.
This is one of the peculiarities of this country, that one must live. Another is the traffic. Two things fall on. First, there is a striking variety of Mercedes Benz. I would guess: every third car. Joerg says five years ago it was even 90 percent of all cars. How does that fit only to the high unemployment and poverty, especially in the countryside?
The new, very expensive Mercedes can be explained either Mafia or large families. The many others, when you realize for the first time the Albanian mentality. And that means most mechanics can only Mercedes. And if there is no one can repair the one Ford or a Nissan, then you just bought a Mercedes. If you like, you can find the principle gull everywhere.
Second, cars are at a Intersection will turn and basically turn off all at once. Is agreed then the apex of the curve. This also saves a traffic regulations. Funny enough, this happens almost never accidents, because everyone pays attention to the others and is not to turn out to be the first. But since no one is sure to turn first, one wonders why they do it all at once ... But what the heck, you do not understand everything.
At the University of Elbasan I met a young man who looks like a friendly partisan and Gerd means. A German name in stark contrast to the dark skin and wavy jet-black hair. I ask Jörg whether he has German ancestors? He shakes his head and smiles: "Gerd Muller was here in the 70s very popular. The Albanians are crazy about football. It is called here a couple of children who Briegel "
Oh, God. Hans-Peter Briegel. Or as we say football professionals: the roll out of the Palatinate. The coach was here. The poor pig that must now bear his name! I just hope it's not a girl ...
But what are the Albanians then? If you are religious but not fundamentalist. They are shy but confident. They love America, but stealing from their presidents. They are modern, but there is also this Vendettahaus. They are proud, but not nationalistic. You have a crook as president, but meet when it counts, the right decisions. The houses have fallen, but the toilets in every little dive almost meticulously clean and well maintained.
I bought a T-shirt with the emblem of the Albanians: a double-headed eagle. I'm sure I'll be and when approached it, because you will consider me a fan Eintracht Frankfurt. But then I'll say: "O Cuni, which is not Frankfurt. This is Albania! "
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