Geraldine De Nagy Appony recounted her initial experience at the location that would become her residence. The account details her presence on the deck early in the morning, after remaining awake throughout the night. From this vantage point, she observed the city of Durrës, taking in the ancient Roman and Venetian walls, which had been cleared of Turkish lead.
Beyond these structures, the landscape featured imposing, high grey granite rocks rising above the sea. Appony noted that the unspoiled natural scenery was markedly different from any place she had encountered previously. She recounted being instructed to remain on the deck until every other traveler had disembarked.
Once the pier was clear, a black Mercedes arrived, and she was greeted by Colonel Sotir Martini. Martini was identified as a minister of the Court who had served near the King until the King’s death during his exile in 1950. This account provides a detailed glimpse into her first moments at the site.
The narrative captures the transition from observing the landscape to receiving a formal greeting upon the completion of the disembarkation process.
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