RCdeB
29 members of the RCdeB set off to Albania for the definitely, probably, maybe last tour. With one of the squad hitting 70 and the others only a year or two behind it was as well that we brought along some offspring to keep the average age down a little. Full team list
It was a fantastic trip visiting Shkodër, Tiranë and Vlorë taking in Shëngjin and Berat on the way.
Thanks to our guides Elton and Bezzi for showing us round and playing with us in the final match after our youth had deserted us. Also thanks to Mark at "Experience Albania" for setting up the tour.
We played 3 matches against friendly local teams who were wonderfully warm and most importantly, careful not to injure us!
1st Match - Shkodër Saturday 16/5/26 10:00 Cancelled
Bad rain stopped play
1st Match - Shkodër Sunday 17/5/26 10:00 6-a-side Cancelled
Bad rain stopped play
1st Match - Tiranë Sunday 17/5/26 21:00
Bad play stopped rain - finally!
6 - 3
2nd Match - Tiranë Monday 18/5/26 16:00
5 - 6
3rd Match - Vlorë Thursday 21/5/26 17:00
5 - 3
| Date | Place | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 15 May | Travel to Albania | Meet at Heathrow/Stanstead for flights Tiranë - Meet your guide! Transfer to Shkodër Free time at your leisure to relax after the flight. Overnight Rozafa Hotel, Shkodër |
| Sat 16 May | Shkodër | Breakfast at the hotel 10:00 First game ⚽ - "Reshit Rusi" Stadium, Shkodër Visit Lake Shkodër and dinner Overnight Rozafa Hotel, Shkodër |
| Sun 17 May | Tiranë | Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to Tiranë Sightseeing tour of Tiranë Evening to enjoy Tiranë Overnight Dinasty Hotel, Tiranë |
| Mon 18 May | Tiranë | Breakfast at the hotel Cable car? 17:00 Second Game ⚽⚽ Evening Tiranë Overnight Dinasty Hotel Tiranë |
| Tues 19 May | Tiranë | Breakfast at the hotel Younger players (3 or 4) head back to UK Day to enjoy and tour Tiranë Overnight Dinasty Hotel, Tiranë |
| Wed 20 May | Vlorë | Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to Vlorë Evening enjoying Vlorë’s nightlife! Overnight Vlorë International Hotel |
| Thurs 21 May | Vlorë | Breakfast at the hotel Vlorë sightseeing Third game ⚽⚽⚽ - "Labëria" Stadium, Vlorë Overnight Vlorë International Hotel |
| Fri 22 May | Vlorë | Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tiranë International Airport and head home. |
