Seasonal Scenes in and Around Our Village
pleasantplacesbulgaria These are just some of the many photographs I have taken of seasonal scenes in our Bulgarian village. Our village is surrounded by mountains on all sides, typical of the…
a simpler way of life
Summertime and the Living is Easy
Summer time and the livin is easy, Fish are jumpin and the cotton is high (Ella Fitzgerald) A slow morning in summer It is thirty two degrees, and it’s only…
Runaway Chickens and Enthusiastic Builders
Since moving to Bulgaria every day seems to bring a new adventure. This morning we were proudly presented with three chickens by one of our lovely neighbours. Excited to welcome…
Reflections on a Pastoral Scene
Standing in my garden on this late autumn evening I hear the familiar sound of the shepherds bringing their herds back from pasture. This is a sound that never ceases…
Shopping in Bulgaria
Shopping in England was a chore, I much prefer shopping in Bulgaria! This is one very memorable shopping trip. One of the Roma families who have befriended us here keep…
How to Make Cider
Well, since moving to Bulgaria, this is the third year that we have made cider from our own apples! I can say with certainty that this is the best cider…