tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post4586873918784779446..comments2024-01-25T10:44:25.991-08:00Comments on Ambles & Rambles: The Accursed Mountains, Albania 9th – 16th July 2011Julian Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12672534982109415843noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-26975322855799795742013-06-14T00:31:09.497-07:002013-06-14T00:31:09.497-07:00Jules - thank you so very much, I was considering ...Jules - thank you so very much, I was considering the hydration salts and will now pop out and buy some, also thanks for your "warning" on the rank raki, I will steer well clear of that as from reading the review most mornings are early ones!! I will let you know how the journey goes but am extremely looking forward to it, your review helped very much. Thanks again. LaunaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-83281874290231858272013-06-12T02:04:29.207-07:002013-06-12T02:04:29.207-07:00Hi Launa
I guess the decision about the size of d...Hi Launa<br /><br />I guess the decision about the size of day pack depends on what you like to take with you on a full day's walk. You will need lunch and water, a layer or two and/or waterproofs - the standard stuff, really. And you will get to meet up with your luggage each night (unless your schedule is different to ours) so things like changes of clothing can be made then.<br /><br />As for precautions? Well, I can think of a couple. One, it was very, very hot when we were there, even at altitude, and the rocks are limestone that reflect the heat and radiation back at you, so a hat, sunscreen, water, SPF and/or clothing that covers well (eg: long sleeves) and rehydration salts - great things that weigh next to nothing as have a rapid effect if used).<br /><br />The other thing? Go carefully with the Raki! It was potent but OK at Nderlysa, in other places it was potent but rank! <br /><br />Otherwise, just pay the usual attention while you are travelling, and listen to the advice of your guide. To be honest, we never felt any kind of threat, even in Tirana.<br /><br />Good luck!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-49047451378019265982013-06-12T01:19:42.385-07:002013-06-12T01:19:42.385-07:00Hi Jules - that helps very much thank you - do you...Hi Jules - that helps very much thank you - do you have any useful tips other than the obvious ones? Is it really necessary to have a 35litre day pack or would a 25litre one suffice? My name is Launa btw but it seemed the easiest and quickest way to be anonymous :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-53291932087105876402013-06-11T10:33:56.856-07:002013-06-11T10:33:56.856-07:00First of all, thanks for dropping by, and I hope y...First of all, thanks for dropping by, and I hope you have a great trip.<br /><br />We found we didn't need all that much cash, as on the trekking part of the trip there wasn't much to buy apart from drinks. There is an ATM at Tirana airport, and I think (IIRC) we changed about £100 between two of us.<br /><br />If you have any left over, there is always the opportunity to use it up when you get back to Tirana at the end of the trip - if you do as we did, you might go out as a group on the last night. You can also top up in Tirana if you need more - there are ATMs there. We bought our guide (Aleks) a meal, and needed some for a tip as well. Even so, we didn't get through much.<br /><br />Hope that helps!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-13064147585472653402013-06-11T01:56:20.126-07:002013-06-11T01:56:20.126-07:00I am off on Friday to do this trip - thank you for...I am off on Friday to do this trip - thank you for your wonderful insight into the trip, it is very helpful, how much money did you find you needed to exchange please?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-86757320351056718922011-09-06T09:11:24.021-07:002011-09-06T09:11:24.021-07:00@Tracey. Thanks for the comments - glad you enjoye...@Tracey. Thanks for the comments - glad you enjoyed the report. I have to admit, it was great - one of our best ever trips. If you get the chance, give it a go!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-75929407848400558482011-09-04T10:04:50.567-07:002011-09-04T10:04:50.567-07:00Thank you for sharing the pictures, experience and...Thank you for sharing the pictures, experience and information. It looks fantastic. (Something else to add on my list).Tracey AKA dittzzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-73592600586749073272011-08-07T09:16:05.897-07:002011-08-07T09:16:05.897-07:00@ Alan. No problem in asking! We went with Walks W...@ Alan. No problem in asking! We went with Walks Worldwide, and I believe KE Adventures do a similar trip.<br /><br />As far as I know, both trips are orgaised on the ground by Outdoor Albania.<br /><br />Googling any of the names will take you to their respective websites.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-14464052758990642572011-08-07T07:40:29.400-07:002011-08-07T07:40:29.400-07:00I really enjoyed your report, Jules. May I ask, wh...I really enjoyed your report, Jules. May I ask, who did you travel with? Looks like a great break.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-7805952716218116082011-08-03T12:26:00.844-07:002011-08-03T12:26:00.844-07:00Looks like you had a really good week - and yet an...Looks like you had a really good week - and yet another brilliant trip report. Just surprised you never mentioned the heat :)Steve Botthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468286540986023265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-29461230601545544312011-07-25T12:51:22.671-07:002011-07-25T12:51:22.671-07:00Hi Tomba - Yes, not too far away I guess. It's...Hi Tomba - Yes, not too far away I guess. It's definitely an area that interests us - Albania, B&H, Montenegro, Macedonia, etc - so hopefully we can make more trips in future.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924560762707341331.post-47930495195323552962011-07-25T02:06:37.008-07:002011-07-25T02:06:37.008-07:00I see you visited my neighborhood nice journey you...I see you visited my neighborhood nice journey you had.. beautiful photos :DTombahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880152022274360170noreply@blogger.com