One of the many things to love about this job is the opportunity and privilege to continue to work with long-time friends and colleagues. Here I am in the mountains outside Pristina, Kosovo, after a serious hike through the hills including clay, stray dogs, frozen artesian wells and dense bush. Companions on this hike were colleagues from the Slivova Project on which we are doing a scoping study, including Mentor and Chris from Western Tethyan Resources, and Lucy from Knight Piesold. Our track record with all concerned is long, varied and fruitful, now including projects in Scotland, Bosnia, Czech Republic and now Kosovo. Long may it continue!