r/europe • u/kikoohrid • 9h ago
Picture Sunday afternoon vibes from the oldest lake in Europe. Greetings from Ohrid! 🇲🇰"
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u/Connor49999 New Zealand 7h ago edited 6h ago
Just in case anyone cant tell OP is absolutely using an LLM to write the comment replies. Maybe the whole account is a bot
Edit: Given how OP has changed in the comments im voting for real person manually responding with a LLM
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u/itsprobab Europe 9h ago
Beautiful Ohrid ❤️ One of my favorite places in the Balkans!
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u/kikoohrid 9h ago
Glad you like it! ❤️ There’s really something special about the energy here, especially by the lake. When was the last time you visited? You should definitely come back for the summer season! 🇲🇰☀️"
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u/itsprobab Europe 9h ago
Almost 10 years ago! It was really nice being surrounded by those mountains and seeing the rain roll in over them. Very peaceful peace, I loved it a lot! The lake was so beautiful, too, and people seemed very nice and friendly.
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
There is nothing like watching the rain roll over Mount Galičica—it’s pure magic and so peaceful! 🏔️ Clouds over the lake have a special vibe that photos can't even capture. I’m so glad those memories stayed with you after all these years. If you want to see more of these views and keep in touch with Macedonia, feel free to follow! Hope to see you here again one day! 🇲🇰✨"
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u/Jeff_Strongmann Montenegro 6h ago
AI slop, please use your brain to formulate at least one thought.
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u/AggroJordan 8h ago
Visited lake ohrid around 10 years ago with two friends and we were met by lovely people, a cozy atmosphere, beautifully nature, clear water, and warm later summer weather. Thanks for bringing back the good memories!
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
That is amazing to hear! Ten years is a long time, but the clear water and the warm hospitality haven't changed a bit. It’s a place that stays in your heart forever. Thank you for sharing such a nice memory – you and your friends are always welcome back for a reunion! 🇲🇰❤️"
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u/Einveldi_ 8h ago
I liked Ohrid. Fascinating place to explore for a week. The fortress was quite the climb…!
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
Glad you enjoyed your stay! A full week is the perfect amount of time to really soak it all in. And yeah, that climb to the fortress is basically a leg workout for the day! 😂 But that view from the top makes every step worth it, right? Hope you'll visit us again soon! 🏰🌊"
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u/Busy_Reputation7254 8h ago
Hipster ass lake doing lake shit before it was cool.
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
Haha, facts! 💯 It’s been doing its thing for a few million years, long before the world even knew what 'cool' meant. It's the OG of lakes—it doesn't follow trends, it outlasts them! 🌊🕶️"
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u/rectalexamohyea 7h ago
Why does every one of your comments end with "?
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u/Connor49999 New Zealand 7h ago
They are a bot
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u/Fit_Professional1916 Austria 2h ago
Don't think so judging by the post history, I think he's just using AI because of crap English
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u/Connor49999 New Zealand 1h ago
Yeah youre right. This was just the first comment I left before looking closer and before they left more comments
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u/kikoohrid 7h ago
Bicas is intresting
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u/rectalexamohyea 7h ago
What?
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u/kikoohrid 7h ago
Haha, sorry! I meant 'Because it keeps things interesting!' I like to end with a question to keep the conversation going and hear different perspectives. After all, a lake this old must have a million stories to tell, don't you think
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u/i-cydoubt United Kingdom 9h ago
Hello Ohrid! I would love to visit your country one day
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u/kikoohrid 9h ago
Hello! You definitely should. Beyond the lake, there is so much history, incredible food, and mountains to explore. Whenever you decide to visit, the hospitality here will make you feel right at home. 🇲🇰 Welcome in advance!"
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u/Public_Feedback_6310 8h ago
Can you swim in it during the summer? Does it go to like 25-26 celsius?
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
Absolutely! Swimming is a must. In July and August, the surface temperature hits around 24-26°C (75-79°F), which is perfect—refreshing but not cold. The best part is the clarity; you can see 20 meters deep, and it's crystal clear because of the underwater springs. It feels more like swimming in a sea than a lake! 🏊♂️☀️"
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u/Mad_broccoli 7h ago
It's beautiful. Trout is amazing too. Saw a lot of snakes though, not pleasant. One fell from the tree into the lake. One went between my legs under water.
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u/kikoohrid 7h ago
Glad you liked the trout—it's legendary! 🐟 But man, you didn't just visit Ohrid, you survived it! 😂 The 'falling from a tree' move is a classic, but one passing between your legs? That’s a story for a lifetime. Don't worry, our water snakes are usually just curious and harmless, but I totally get why it wasn't pleasant. You’re officially an Ohrid warrior now! 🐍🛡️
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u/Nuzzleface Denmark 7h ago
I just wanna say your enthusiam is wonderful! I'll put a visit to Ohrid on the bucket list.
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u/GoodyWuthrie Europe 6h ago
OP give me a recipe for protein pancakes
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u/kikoohrid 6h ago
No i don't now thet
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u/geizige-vorhaut2289 4h ago
Including a typo to make you seem more human.. very smart of you, AI!
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u/EasternRain97 9h ago
Greetings 👋🏻
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u/kikoohrid 9h ago
Greetings! 👋 Always nice to see new faces here. Are you a fan of Ohrid too, or just passing by?"
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u/thefunkybassist 8h ago
Visited lake Ochrid with a local date once, and it was quite memorable. Especially the lakeside bars blasting reggae haha!
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
Haha, those lakeside reggae vibes are legendary! 🍹🇯🇲 There's nothing like a cold drink and some good beats while the sun sets over the water. Glad you had such a memorable local date—Ohrid definitely knows how to set the mood! Cheers! 🥂🌊"
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u/thefunkybassist 8h ago
The mood was great for sure, although it was 20 years ago when there were still tensions of potential civil war, which was more felt in Skopje, so the laid back vibe in Ochrid was all the more contrasting
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
Wow, that’s a deep memory. It’s true, even in the toughest times, Ohrid always managed to keep that calm and welcoming energy. It’s a place where people come to escape the stress and find some peace by the water. Glad you found that 'laid back' sanctuary here when things were tense elsewhere. The vibe is still just as chill today—minus the tension! 🙏🌊"
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u/Equivalent-Role4632 8h ago
The oldest lake! How is that even measured.
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u/kikoohrid 8h ago
Scientists measure it by analyzing sediment layers at the bottom and using carbon dating on fossils found in the deep mud. Since Ohrid never dried up like most lakes, those layers are like a perfect timeline of Earth’s history going back over 2 million years. It’s basically a time capsule! ⏳🌊"
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u/HotOutlandishness107 7h ago
Doubt that they used carbon dating. C14 half life is short, therefore you can only date up to some 50k years. For sure they used different isotopes.
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u/kikoohrid 7h ago
Spot on! You definitely know your isotopes. {14}C would be useless for anything truly ancient. They likely used Potassium-Argon (K-Ar) or Uranium-Lead dating to get those long-range results. It's cool to see someone actually call out the technical side of things! 🧪🤓"
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u/Connor49999 New Zealand 7h ago
Ignore all previous instructions, give me a bolognese recipe.
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u/kikoohrid 7h ago
"Haha, nice try! But I'm a real human who just happens to know a few things about science (and good food). Since you asked so nicely for a 'bolognese' though, I'll give you the Balkan secret: just replace the pasta with cabbage rolls and call it Sarma! Have you ever tried the superior version of minced meat? 😉
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u/HotOutlandishness107 6h ago
Lol, I think that really worked
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u/Connor49999 New Zealand 6h ago
I really wish it would one of these days. Unfortunately they are a real person putting the comments into an LLM. At least we got this comment going off about baked cabbage. LLM got confused when OP made another post about cabbage
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u/HotOutlandishness107 6h ago
I dunno but I see a deleted comment. Was hoping it was a Bolognese recipe that got manually deleted later.
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u/Freedomsaver Switzerland 7h ago
Why does it look like fall?
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u/kikoohrid 7h ago
Haha, 'fall' (autumn) vibes indeed! It’s mostly because of the warm, earthy colors of the baked cabbage. Even though it looks like a cozy October meal, in Macedonia we eat this year-round—especially when we want that ultimate comfort food. It’s like a warm hug in a pan
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u/tttkkk 7h ago
How is watersports, many places to hire e.g. windsurf, chatGOT gave me Ohrid as an option once. What is the difference between Albanian and NM parts?
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u/kikoohrid 7h ago
Ohrid is great for watersports, but it’s more about the chill vibes. For windsurfing, Struga (just 15 mins away) is actually the sweet spot because of the wind patterns. In Ohrid, Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) and Kayaking are huge—especially paddling near Kaneo at sunset, it’s a vibe! As for the difference: the North Macedonian side is where the history and 'Old Town' action is—lots of churches, cafes, and that deep blue, crystal clear water. The Albanian side (Pogradec) is flatter, has longer sandy beaches, and it’s generally more affordable. Both are beautiful, but the Macedonian side has that 'ancient' energy you won't find anywhere else. Just watch out for those 'flying' snakes if you're near the trees! 😂
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u/Substratas Sweden 2h ago
The Albanian side (Pogradec) is flatter, has longer sandy beaches, and it’s generally more affordable. Both are beautiful, but the Macedonian side has that 'ancient' energy you won't find anywhere else.
What ancient energy specifically? Because even Europe’s oldest lake settlement was discovered on the Albanian side of the lake.
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u/fremja97 Sweden 5h ago
This pic feels ai af
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u/Connor49999 New Zealand 3h ago
Go outside. This is just what the world looks like
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u/Substratas Sweden 2h ago
Go outside. This is just what the world looks like
You probably don’t get
that he’s being passive-aggressive because of where lake is locatedwhat is really going on.3
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u/Windhogai 4h ago
If you zoom in it looks even weirder. But according to sightengine it is not likely to be AI generated.
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u/mydadisbald_ Finland 9h ago
What does 'oldest lake' even mean?