I continued to practice my fingers by writing e-mails, test my hearing by breathing in the phone and whenever I’d go two steps forward, I took one step back. Oh, well, at least I am moving, in a turtle – like fashion, but still, moving.

Finally, I got some useful replies on my endless writing. I was surprised to receive a fast and very concise personal answer by an MP in the European Parliament, Mrs. Doris Pack who commented to visa policies of the EU. A public thanks for this transparent and reachable representative of the people.

Also, I got some other replies and conducted interviews, but I am somewhat surprised by the reluctance of “experts” to comment on the issues that are their expertise. I expected and got very rigid approach and answers by organisations like IOM, Ministries, State institutions and representatives, but I expected that experts who know certain issues would be more willing and open to comment on policies and practices.

Again, I might be expecting too much of people, but if I call myself an expert in some field, I would/should have attitudes towards that issue, right?? Furthermore, attitudes that I can support by some findings and arguments.

And finally my trip is starting to get its destinations. Again, I face the vacation issue. I’d be happy to meet any representatives in Germany, it seems that they’ve all migrated down south somewhere… Maybe that was supposed to be my research topic. Seasonal migration during the summer. I would research Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Nice, Saint Tropes, Sicily, Greek Islands…

But, no. I will investigate the German immigration laws and regulations. There is a saying in Macedonian – You will eat what you’ve cooked for yourself.

BTW, I am terrible at cooking.

P.S. I did follow local migration on Thursday, 28 June. A mass of 10 000 people migrated to the City Stadium in Skopje where we were all trafficked excellent mood, lots of smiles and great songs. Pink gave a joyful concert in Skopje, I think she is still on the Balkans, do migrate towards the next concert destination, you will have good time, feel good time…