Besa, a 5-year-old girl, packed her bags with glee. She was off to Kosova, as happy as can be! From her home in the USA, she was ready for her summer stay. The plane touched down, the air was warm. Her gjyshë hugged her, arms like a storm.

Off to Kosova

First to Prishtina, the city so bright. With busy streets and cafes in sight. They walked to the sheshi where flags were held high. Besa smiled as they waved in the sky. The adventure had just begun.

Exploring Prishtina

Then off to Rugova, the valley so green. With mountains taller than she'd ever seen. She hiked with her cousins, laughing all day. Splashing in streams, enjoying their play. At night in Peja, under stars that gleamed, they ate flija, just like she dreamed!

Adventures in Rugova and Peja

Next was Prizren, with streets made of stone. They climbed the castle, so high in the air. Then came the day she’d waited so long to visit Gjilan, where she felt so strong. She rode horses at Vali Ranch, feeling the breeze. Her summer in Kosova soon would end, but she knew in her heart, she’d come back again.

A Heart Full of Memories

BESA

GJYSHJA

1) Besa a 5 year old girl ,packed her bags with glee,
Off to Kosova, as happy as can be!
From her home in the USA,
She was ready for her summer stay.

2) The plane touched down, the air was warm,
Her gjyshë (grandmother) hugged her, arms like a storm.
"Mirë se vjen, Besa!" she said with cheer,
"Welcome home, we’re glad you’re here!"

3) First to Prishtina, the city so bright,
With busy streets and cafes in sight.
They walked to the sheshi (square) where flags were held high,
And Besa smiled as they waved in the sky.

4) Then off to Rugova, the valley so green,
With mountains taller than she'd ever seen.
She hiked with her cousins, laughing all day,
Splashing in streams, enjoying their play.

5) At night in Peja, under stars that gleamed,
They ate flija (a special dish), just like she dreamed!
With family and laughter, the night felt right,
Besa was happy in the soft, calm night.

6) Next was Prizren, with streets made of stone,
Where history and charm are clearly shown.
They climbed the castle, so high in the air,
Besa looked down, feeling love everywhere.

7) Then came the day she’d waited so long,
To visit Gjilan, where she felt so strong.
It is the place where her family is from,
A town that always made her heart hum.

8) At Vali Ranch, the horses stood high,
Besa chose one with a gleam in their eye.
She rode with joy, feeling the breeze,
Laughing and smiling, completely at ease.

9) She visited her familja (family) with hugs so tight,
In Gjilan, everything felt just right.
They shared stories, laughter, and love,
Besa knew she was blessed from above.

10) Her summer in Kosova soon would end,
But she knew in her heart, she’d come back again.
From Rugova’s peaks to Prizren’s old town,
And Gjilan’s warmth that never let her down.

11) Back to America, she flew through the skies,
With stories of love, joy, and bright eyes.
Besa smiled as the plane took flight,
Kosova stayed in her dreams each night.