Leaving
Goodbyes and hellos
Well wishes and bus rides
Excitement
Finally getting there
Jet lag
Gazing out bus windows,
Picturesque landscapes.
Flashbacks to past travels
Tight, cobbled streets
Breathtakingly beautiful
Babas and stray cats
Greeted with bread and the salt of life
Settling in and finding ground
Traditional architecture,
Romantic stone walls holding histories
Red roofs and red roses
Geranium leaves
Venturing out to the
Pirin mountains, a hike to crystal waters
Slippery rocks
A divine …
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13 November 2014
She stomped onto the bus, long, loose red curls swinging from side to side, framing her weathered face. With a gruff expression, she brought us to attention with a shout of "hello." She leaned against the side of a seat, … Continue Reading ››
Time flies.
Our first assignment once we had settled into Bansko was to head out into town, find a cafe, order a drink, and sit for at least 2 hours. Andrew stressed the importance of this assignment: in the Balkans, afternoons are leisurely … Continue Reading ››
Yana, my beautiful Bulgarian host, is a typical Bulgarian grandmother through and through. Two things I have come to realize throughout the past week and a half of living with her is that 1) She notices everything, and 2) slippers are key to success … Continue Reading ››
