Demir Kapija, North Macedonia- day 2

We are staying at Popova Kula Winery just outside of Demir Kapija. Last night we had a fascinating conversation with the owner of the winery. He came by our table as we were eating dinner and introduced himself. He has an MBA from an American university. We can’t remember which one.

Even though there is almost no one staying here right now he said that in the summer they are very busy. E75 a major European highway that runs from Gdańsk, Poland to Athens is visible from the winery windows. Poles and Serbians who want to vacation in Greece with their families will often spend the night here on their way south.

We had a great breakfast this morning and then did a winery tour.

Something like a Macedonian donut
Omelette
One of the local varietals is Vranec
Wine is aged in French, Hungarian, Macedonian and American oak barrels
Inside the winery with our guide

A bit later we went for a walk to explore the area around the winery. The owner’s dogs led the way on our walk. They were out front until we met a group of other dogs. Then our companions kept us between them and the pack.

Out for a walk with our companions
A vineyard we passed

The tower in the winery is as great place to sit and enjoy the view

Inside the tower
The tower is on the right

We had another great dinner in the restaurant. Our waiter knew the U.S. well. He had worked on cruise ships and visited a lot of American ports. we were the only people in the restaurant for most of dinner.

Beef with mushrooms, onions and potatoes
Ravenija , a traditional Macedonian desert
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Author: marionvermazen

I am a traveler, hiker, avid reader, Sun alumnus, computer geek, Spanish and French language student, knitter and genealogist. I am retired after working for almost 30 years in the Computer Industry. I live in Reno, Nevada with my husband Duke.

One thought on “Demir Kapija, North Macedonia- day 2”

  1. this stop looks so interesting! The weather looks to be chilly by the way you are dressed. We are having the beginning of spring in north Florida! Pollen is very heavy this year! Love the variety of your posts!

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