Friday, May 7, 2021
What goes on behind the scenes? And a beautiful day in the city of Korca, Albania!
Thursday, May 6, 2021
4 hours to drive 135 kms (84 miles). But the scenery was worth it...
The guy at the tourist office in Permet had told us that it would take "about 5 hours" to do the drive from Permet to Korca, but we wouldn't mind because we would be too busy enjoying the scenery. And he was right!
But still, it's hard to believe there isn't a more direct route. This part of Albania near the border with Greece is pretty remote. In fact, we were saying that people who live here have to be pretty self sufficient because it's a long drive to any kind of services.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Wonderful day at Langarica Canyon and Benja Thermal Waters
We wanted to get an early start because we had read that the hot springs area can get busy. And, there is a lot of hiking in and around the canyon behind the hot springs, so we knew we would be in for a full day.
Langarica Canyon is located only 12 kms (7 miles) from the town of Permet. And Benja Hot Springs is located at the entrance to the canyon. And both attractions are located within Fir of Hotova-Dangelli National Park, the largest national park in Albania.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Another Kevin and Ruth mystery tour
We set off yesterday morning on a hike. We didn't really have a planned destination, and we just started walking up the mountain in behind the town of Permet. We figured we'd be gone a couple of hours, but as usual it turned into a bit of a mystery tour as we tried to find the Shen Elena Shrine located somewhere up there.
We had no problem making our way up to the almost ghost town like village of Lipa. But from there it became a series of dead ends as we tried to find the shrine.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Our accommodation in Permet, and exploring the town
Sunday, May 2, 2021
The most beautiful waterfall in Albania
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Taxes done, and then hike to a 16th century monastery
May the 1st today. Wow. We've been in Albania for a month and a half.
I posted our April expenses last night if you missed it, you can see it here...
https://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2021/04/april-expenses.html
Well, I've spent an hour or so a day for the last three days getting our Canadian income taxes done and making sure all of the i's were dotted and t's were crossed. Then yesterday morning when I attempted to send everything in, I got an error message.
Friday, April 30, 2021
April Expenses
Well that was an adventure!
Thursday, April 29, 2021
A few videos for you today...
There are not many actual hiking trails in this area, but there are a lot of trails made by the goats and sheep! And, there are a lot of 4x4 dirt roads that are not suitable for cars, but are suitable for hiking.
Yesterday, we drove up the paved road that goes near the top of the mountain range in behind us. It's a curvy road with lots of switchbacks and pretty much zero traffic. It gains 1,058 meters (3,500 feet) in 14 kms (8.7miles).