Bulgaria
May-June 2013
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In Ruse a war memorial dominates the town square |
This statue honors a national hero, however, the view from another angle produces an unfortunate silouette. If you are still curious in spite of the warning, click the photo |
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The parks and gardens are well tended. and I finally found a "Linden
Tree" which I was curious about
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In the countryside the houses seem to
cling to the sides of the cliffs |
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Churches, castles and Fortifications dominate the landscape |
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We didn't realize Bulgaria was so popular with tourists. Many different nationalities were visiting the towns of |
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The "Street of Artists" provided unique and inexpensive
products |
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We felt very welcome even if translations weren't totally accurate  |
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This is a "Fortified House" - a necessity to protect
the family from invaders |
Religious items and weapons are both displayed |
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This family was quite well off and
had many servants  |
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At a nearby church we heard a concert of Old Slavonic
Chant by these 4 cantors. I recognized the words and music from my grandmother's Rusyn church liturgy |
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This was a unexpected and surprisingly
beautiful location for our 46th wedding anniversary. |
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