Macedonia - The Land and the People
Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, is a modern city intermixed with evidences of its long history.
The Kale (pronounced "kah lay" and meaning "fortress") lies just outside of Skopje and was first built in the 6th century, with the present appearance dating from the Turkish period.
The Stone Bridge over the Vardar river connects the old and new parts of Skopje, and dates at least as far back as the 15th century.
Two-thirds of the people in Macedonia belong to the Orthodox Church. Tradition and liturgy have replaced the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Another 30% of the Macedonian population is Muslim. Less than 1% of Macedonians are Evangelical Christians.
"Before I went on my trip I was excited to meet new people and see new places, to experience new things. But while I was there the excitement changes to something deeper. You get to know these people, to care about them, to love them. They become very important to you. Though I was only there 2 weeks it feels as though I have known them for much longer. When the time came to come home I was glad to be going home to my family but at the same time very sad to be leaving these people I had grown to love. " - Kathy