Day 58 : Lake Skadar (Montenegro)

3rd day of driving around Montenegro and I decided to cover the span of Lake Skadar. 

Lake Skadar lies on the border of Montenegro and Albania, and is the largest lake in Southern Europe.

I took a wrong turn near the National Park, but it was a blessing, as the view was fantastic, and I got to see more fishermen in action here.

Also saw the train passing through the area, which was great timing. 

I then found a scenic viewpoint nearby which had amazing views. Lots of changing landscape within a very small 50m radius too! 

Then back to my original course - with more scenic views. 

Also did a quick stop at the Besac Fortress but it was really small and only partially opened. 

The roads within the National Park were again very narrow, and on a number of occasions I had to gingerly nudge my way through when going past an oncoming traffic. 

I am so glad I am travelling during low season, as I would likely have a nightmare driving during high season with a lot more oncoming traffic. 

The views along the way changes quite dramatically, there were some spots which I found really pretty and had to quickly take pics from within the car, for fear of oncoming traffic.

At one point I came across a couple of hunters taking a smoke after hunting down a boar. I stopped a short distance away and walked back and asked if I could take pics of their kill. 

They seemed very proud of their kill, and shortly after, one of them took a rifle out of his car an handed it to me, and asked me to pose with the boar. 

My first time holding a real rifle! I did find it strange that hunting was allowed within the National Park. 

At the tail end of the National Park is Cafa Stegvas - this is where you can see Albania, which also has its border at the lake. 

I was also trying to find a place to grab lunch, but they were either closed, or Google Maps chose to bring me to a cemetery on one of them. 

Only managed to get lunch after I exited the National Park, near the town of Vladimir. The menu options were really limited, so I settled for a hamburger. This was surprisingly just €1.50!

The route back requires me driving back via the coast, so I took a quick stop at one of the beaches of Dobra Vada. 

Before going through Bar for sunset and another ice cream. 

Today's sunset was marred by heavy clouds at the bottom, so I didn't stay too long, but I did get to see the Church litted up. 

I was also keen to see what Kotor looks like at night and drove an additional half hour away to check it out, before heading back. Not as nicely litted as I hope for.