Vino Skop

Amazingly, we were in Skopje, Macedonia for their annual Wine Festival. It is held in the main city square near the river and a beautiful stone bridge.



Remember when we blogged about the Kravji Bal in Bohinj, Slovenia? This is the exact opposite except that people drink alcohol at both. Think: Deming Log Show vs. Taste of Kirkland for an idea of the type of people at these events.

Here's how it works: upon entering the festival, you buy a wine glass and tokens (in 50MKD increments). Then you wander around the winery booths and they will give you a glass FULL of wine. We bought 200MKD worth of tokens and by the time I had 1.25 glasses I knew that was enough. We'll go back for a second night to try more.



We messed up at the first booth because we both got the same type of wine. It was very good but we wanted to try a bunch instead of the same. Now we know!

There was also a stage set up for various performances throughout the festival. We watched Chikibum, an a capella women's swing group, and a traditional Macedonian group sing. I liked listening to the new music and watching all of the pretty people. The women in the Balkans are very beautiful and they dress very well.

The best part of the Vino Skop were the booths of handmade treasures. In all of our travels the only stuff for sale anywhere has been cheap junk made in China. My idea of buying treasures during our travels did not include things made in China. You'll have to wait and see what I found at the booths, because something might be for you!