Thethi is one of the most remote places in Northern Albania and has been isolated from not only other Albanian cultures but the world as well. It is nestled in between a circle of the Albanian Alps, one that includes one of the tallest in the country. Garrett and I took the estimated 6.5-hour hike from Valbona to Thethi this Friday. We actually made pretty good time and arrived in Thethi in 4-hours and that includes a few minor setbacks. The trail was very well marked by a group of volunteers in 2009 so the trail was very easy to navigate and the scenery was breath taking.
Once we arrived in Thethi I was really surprised at how many tourist were in such an isolated area. This area has been closed off to Peace Corps Volunteers since Albania reopened to having volunteers since communism collapsed. Many locals were shocked when we told them that we were going to Thethi because of the past but it is an area that is heavily frequented by tourist now.
Returning to Bajram Curri was definitely relieving and it actually feels like home and I’ve only been here for a few weeks.
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| Most of Northern Albania is Catholic. |
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| The river in Thethi. |
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| Garrett and I in Thethi, he's not much of a picture taker. |
