A Museum of Communist Times

An example of how people spied on their neighbors.

Last fall, I tried to go on a quest to do a “Fall of the Iron Curtain” and I nearly made it. Along the way, I saw many places that are basking in the post-communist times.

In Tirana, Albania, I went to a museum, Bunk’Art2, that explained in a tiny way, what times were like just a few decades ago. The museum is underground in an nuclear fallout shelter and the oppressive atmosphere added to the sadness.

A commandor’s office.

One can easily forget history and take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy. This museum was a quick reminder.

A man defending his freedom of speech.
Rules for crossing the border.