05.08.2010
Plovdiv is nice. You feel a great blow of history and ancient atmosphere. You drink the pure energy of past times. It’s a true paradise to disappear from time’s borders. Many many layers - starting with the Thracian settlement, being established by Romans – it has a lot in common with Italian cities, a great breeched mosque with the stone carving. It’s so empty when you are getting into the old school – museum as it is waiting for us. It’s a good welcoming feeling. People here are very accurate and historically-aware about their own cultural treasure. It’s visible how they save, collect and research the evidences of their own past. Going down the street we popped into souvenir’s store where mostly collected traditional traces from different regions.
Not only powerful stone architecture is made for centuries, they preserve some islands of living traditions. And it’s cool.
Katya
sexta-feira, 13 de agosto de 2010
Plovdiv by Bronica Sun
05.08.2010
This is my favorite city in Bulgaria so far.
This city is full of museums and churches. As I am so into literature and culture, this city is just the paradise of me.
Plus, with Rumi’s grandparents perfect home-made food, I want to be adopted by Rumi’s parents.
In the first night, Tao and I cooked Chinese food for everyone. Maybe not that delicious, but we’ve tried our best. Hope everyone likes it.
We gonna spend 2 more days in Plovdiv, hope to see more interesting things here.
Bronica
This is my favorite city in Bulgaria so far.
This city is full of museums and churches. As I am so into literature and culture, this city is just the paradise of me.
Plus, with Rumi’s grandparents perfect home-made food, I want to be adopted by Rumi’s parents.
In the first night, Tao and I cooked Chinese food for everyone. Maybe not that delicious, but we’ve tried our best. Hope everyone likes it.
We gonna spend 2 more days in Plovdiv, hope to see more interesting things here.
Bronica
Plovdiv by Ania Mielczarek
05.08.2010
The following day we travelled by train to Plovdiv. And despite of what some of our friends were talking about trains in Bulgaria it was quite good:). Maybe they are not the fastest ones, but at least they weren’t dirty and when we opened the windows it wasn’t so hot. And we could admire the views and take some pictures from the platform outside the train.
But we didn’t know that the best part of the day is still waiting for us. We arrived to Plovdiv late in the evening and we stayed at Rumi’s house (which is great btw;)). Just the opportunity to take a shower was a magic moment, but it started to be better and better! We’ve met Rumi’s grandparents and we had a dinner at their place. It was really great time, not only because the food was delicious ( I mean DELICIOUS) but mostly because of grandparents – they are very friendly and open and despite language barrier we were able to understand each other very well:)
I’m so happy to be here!
The following day we travelled by train to Plovdiv. And despite of what some of our friends were talking about trains in Bulgaria it was quite good:). Maybe they are not the fastest ones, but at least they weren’t dirty and when we opened the windows it wasn’t so hot. And we could admire the views and take some pictures from the platform outside the train.
But we didn’t know that the best part of the day is still waiting for us. We arrived to Plovdiv late in the evening and we stayed at Rumi’s house (which is great btw;)). Just the opportunity to take a shower was a magic moment, but it started to be better and better! We’ve met Rumi’s grandparents and we had a dinner at their place. It was really great time, not only because the food was delicious ( I mean DELICIOUS) but mostly because of grandparents – they are very friendly and open and despite language barrier we were able to understand each other very well:)
I’m so happy to be here!
Plovdiv by Chelsea Tao
05.08.2010
The next morning we climbed the Pirin mountain. Finally, we got to a place very near the top, exhausted...But the views are fantastic! Sunshine through the trees, wild flowers all around, and you can smell the soil after the rain, hear the sound of stream. Standing on the rock, looking out those mountains far away and around by smoke, I enjoyed all these moments.
After the close touch with the nature, we arrived at the culture center of Bulgaria——Plovdiv. In the first night, we cooked Chinese food(I hope you all enjoy it). I feel myself fall in love with this city when I walked through the center square occupied with variety of painting and jewelry stalls; when I stared at Mosque Djumaya with the mysterious holy song in a Friday afternoon; when we paid visits of so many churches, museums and the old city. I love this city, with its history of seven hills, just like the great Rome.
We interviewed many people on our travel in order to know more about Bulgaria. Though many of them complained about the government, do not satisfy with the life here now, I still see lots of good points. They are friendly, open-minded, they try to tell you what is happening here, try to accept the world and be tolerant to the history. It's obvious that many problems exist in this country because of the huge social change(it's just the same in China), but you can see changes and efforts. Many people try to make differences and be positive. That's what really important.
At last, I want to say thank you to Roumi and her family, I really enjoy the days here in your family. I like the pig stomach soup, the pepper, the soya source, the dishes we ate last night(I don't know the name), the cakes(with strawberry in the triangle) and so on(everything!). I like your family members, your grandparents(I stole a kiss from your grandma), your boy friend(don't worry I don't mean that "like") and his sister(I really like her, excellent woman). Thanks a million, say thank you to your family. It will be the most previous and unforgettable memory.
Chelsea Tao
The next morning we climbed the Pirin mountain. Finally, we got to a place very near the top, exhausted...But the views are fantastic! Sunshine through the trees, wild flowers all around, and you can smell the soil after the rain, hear the sound of stream. Standing on the rock, looking out those mountains far away and around by smoke, I enjoyed all these moments.
After the close touch with the nature, we arrived at the culture center of Bulgaria——Plovdiv. In the first night, we cooked Chinese food(I hope you all enjoy it). I feel myself fall in love with this city when I walked through the center square occupied with variety of painting and jewelry stalls; when I stared at Mosque Djumaya with the mysterious holy song in a Friday afternoon; when we paid visits of so many churches, museums and the old city. I love this city, with its history of seven hills, just like the great Rome.
We interviewed many people on our travel in order to know more about Bulgaria. Though many of them complained about the government, do not satisfy with the life here now, I still see lots of good points. They are friendly, open-minded, they try to tell you what is happening here, try to accept the world and be tolerant to the history. It's obvious that many problems exist in this country because of the huge social change(it's just the same in China), but you can see changes and efforts. Many people try to make differences and be positive. That's what really important.
At last, I want to say thank you to Roumi and her family, I really enjoy the days here in your family. I like the pig stomach soup, the pepper, the soya source, the dishes we ate last night(I don't know the name), the cakes(with strawberry in the triangle) and so on(everything!). I like your family members, your grandparents(I stole a kiss from your grandma), your boy friend(don't worry I don't mean that "like") and his sister(I really like her, excellent woman). Thanks a million, say thank you to your family. It will be the most previous and unforgettable memory.
Chelsea Tao
Plovdiv by Jessica Barcelos
05.08.2010
Day 3
On Thursday in the morning, when we were in the Pirin mountain, we couldn`t go to the top like we were intending to do early in the morning because of the rain. Then we wake up later and went walk around the mountains. Was fantastic, we had breakfast around the mountains looking the nature and sharing some laughing … good and unforgettable moment. Is amazing the view inside the mountains is magic. About 2pm our bus arrived to pick us up to take us to the train station when we will take the train to go to Plovid.
We spent the whole afternoon in the train having fun still arrive in Plovid. When we arrive here was something like 9pm and was very very hot. I asked Rumy about it, and she said me that is because Plovid is in a valley between the mountains because of it is hotter here than in the others cities in Bulgary. We took a bus and arrived in Rumy`s apartment. Here is amazing, we came to the heel to the sky again. This is the best way the describe how we are happy here and definitely don`t wanna move anymore J There is kitchen, air conditioning, beautiful bathroom, washing machine, comfortable beds, everything we need but better. We met Rumy`s grandparents in our first night here, they are amazing, very sweet and gentle with us. They live in the same build that we are living here, and everyday we go there to have our meals like dinner and breakfast. Is our chance to be healthy here, we ate greats foods everyday. I don`t know how describe it, we really are in the paradise here. And we try to reattribute all the kindness they have with us make them laughing all the time. Rsrs I bring with me my dictionary English to Bulgary and I try sometimes to say some words in Bulgary , and this is the most special skill of our team : WE LAUGH ALL THE TIME, rsrs. Did you get the point? Rsrs – This was our first night here
Today we wake up and went to eat a traditional Bulgary`s food called Banitsa that Rumy`s grandmother cooked for us. Is a kind of bread with white cheese, so nice. And we ate it with yogurt, tea and some watermelons. Every meal we have here, we always come back to our room so full because we ate a lot. As mom is the same anywhere, grandmothers are the same. Always love to cook for us and try to make us fat, rsrs. They are so gentle.
In the afternoon we went to explore Plovdiv. We walked and visit famous places like Regional History Museum Plovdiv, Turkey church, Ancient Roman Theatre and two orthodox christian churches. Plovid is so beautiful, the architecture of the buildings are so Nice, the streets here are very interesetring, is clean, and there aren`t a lot of dogs like there are in Sofia here they have cats in the streets (is better than big and hungry dogs). Is a nice city, I`m really liking a lot here. This is my favorite city that I have been here in Bulgary. The most special moment of our day was when we were in the roman theatre and started to rain. Me, Rumy and Muricio went under the rain and had fun. Very nice I will never forget it. Rumy and everybody here are so special for me, I`m really very fine here. I`m loving this trip …
02h48 – Plovid
Jessica
Day 3
On Thursday in the morning, when we were in the Pirin mountain, we couldn`t go to the top like we were intending to do early in the morning because of the rain. Then we wake up later and went walk around the mountains. Was fantastic, we had breakfast around the mountains looking the nature and sharing some laughing … good and unforgettable moment. Is amazing the view inside the mountains is magic. About 2pm our bus arrived to pick us up to take us to the train station when we will take the train to go to Plovid.
We spent the whole afternoon in the train having fun still arrive in Plovid. When we arrive here was something like 9pm and was very very hot. I asked Rumy about it, and she said me that is because Plovid is in a valley between the mountains because of it is hotter here than in the others cities in Bulgary. We took a bus and arrived in Rumy`s apartment. Here is amazing, we came to the heel to the sky again. This is the best way the describe how we are happy here and definitely don`t wanna move anymore J There is kitchen, air conditioning, beautiful bathroom, washing machine, comfortable beds, everything we need but better. We met Rumy`s grandparents in our first night here, they are amazing, very sweet and gentle with us. They live in the same build that we are living here, and everyday we go there to have our meals like dinner and breakfast. Is our chance to be healthy here, we ate greats foods everyday. I don`t know how describe it, we really are in the paradise here. And we try to reattribute all the kindness they have with us make them laughing all the time. Rsrs I bring with me my dictionary English to Bulgary and I try sometimes to say some words in Bulgary , and this is the most special skill of our team : WE LAUGH ALL THE TIME, rsrs. Did you get the point? Rsrs – This was our first night here
Today we wake up and went to eat a traditional Bulgary`s food called Banitsa that Rumy`s grandmother cooked for us. Is a kind of bread with white cheese, so nice. And we ate it with yogurt, tea and some watermelons. Every meal we have here, we always come back to our room so full because we ate a lot. As mom is the same anywhere, grandmothers are the same. Always love to cook for us and try to make us fat, rsrs. They are so gentle.
In the afternoon we went to explore Plovdiv. We walked and visit famous places like Regional History Museum Plovdiv, Turkey church, Ancient Roman Theatre and two orthodox christian churches. Plovid is so beautiful, the architecture of the buildings are so Nice, the streets here are very interesetring, is clean, and there aren`t a lot of dogs like there are in Sofia here they have cats in the streets (is better than big and hungry dogs). Is a nice city, I`m really liking a lot here. This is my favorite city that I have been here in Bulgary. The most special moment of our day was when we were in the roman theatre and started to rain. Me, Rumy and Muricio went under the rain and had fun. Very nice I will never forget it. Rumy and everybody here are so special for me, I`m really very fine here. I`m loving this trip …
02h48 – Plovid
Jessica
Bansko and Pirin mountain by Mauricio Mizutani
04.08.2010
In the Bansko city center, you can see a beautiful monument with some written in the stones commenting the history about the place. Another important building in the city is a church. Inside of this church the design is the same of the Rila’s Monastery, but smaller and not so imposing like the Monastery. The last one who I could see was a Museum named by a famous poet who was born in Bansko and wrote beautiful and important stuffs against the Balkan war and about love. This poet dead young, but make his story here. About the economy, I think that is much better in the winter, because how I could see in souvenir stores, most of the gifts were with photos in the winter. Other stuff that is important writing is that the city is cleaner than Sofia and other cities who I visited. The garden here is more beautiful than other cities too, just because here looks like they care about this stuff.
Mau
In the Bansko city center, you can see a beautiful monument with some written in the stones commenting the history about the place. Another important building in the city is a church. Inside of this church the design is the same of the Rila’s Monastery, but smaller and not so imposing like the Monastery. The last one who I could see was a Museum named by a famous poet who was born in Bansko and wrote beautiful and important stuffs against the Balkan war and about love. This poet dead young, but make his story here. About the economy, I think that is much better in the winter, because how I could see in souvenir stores, most of the gifts were with photos in the winter. Other stuff that is important writing is that the city is cleaner than Sofia and other cities who I visited. The garden here is more beautiful than other cities too, just because here looks like they care about this stuff.
Mau
Bansko and Pirin mountain by Katerina Lobastova
04.08.2010
A quiet flower town cut from stone. Streets are cozy and narrow. It’s light burning with mild colours. It looks relaxed. But if you have a deeper look at it you understand it is enjoyng its own honoured peacefulness.
It looks that such towns live their own historical life, they still remember, feel deeply the times of changes, its youth, its passionate characters. Revolutions, wars, love, emancipating - but years are passing by –there is a museum about Nicola Vaptsarov, a great poet and revolutioner, a wonderful house with so well-preserved interior of late 19th century: dishes, beds, old furniture, old weaving, sewing devices for wool cotton clothes. Here you can breath the air of past times, fresh air of ancient gorgeous mountains.
After a walking we were getting higher and higher in rounds of paths to the tourist base. Here we were circled by huge severe nature - the temperature got lower rapidly in 20 degrees. We, tired exhausted ramblers, got a shelter in a room with many beds, wooden, yellow, room where we had a lot of fun and stories to tell.
Next day guys had a great chance to taste a mountain. I had a chance to talk to locals. People have a good business here. Since the Soviet times when the place developed as an important touristic, sport destination which was popular mostly between socialistic countries, they still keep traditions of past times. I’ve seen already so many folklore things. But the nearer one to nature, the more one needs proved by time equipment and comfortable things.
Now here come people mostly from Central and Eastern Europe. We saw some old rock-climbers. But they were so heavy-equipped, looks as we didn’t understand the whole danger of slipping wet tricky stones, steppe routes, but I know children of mountains never use anything special to climb.
People.
People are very welcoming, they are eager to talk, eager to be on the photos. A man in the train tried to speak 5 or 6 languages in order to look welcoming and friendly to us. It’s nice. I noticed people here almost always know some other languages, at least understand them. But the region of Bolgaria has always lied on the way of trading and move of nations. So it was always in many contacts with different great cultures.
But the other thing about them through years of hard life they learnt how to be joyful and tolerant. Fortunately I experienced only a good side of communication with locals.
In my first night in Sofia in middle of a night I came with one Holland guy to a great youth “Hostel-Mostel”. And then I was scouring around the city in hope to get somewhere a possibility to call my mum, ‘cause she doesn’t use Internet . And in one Icafe I was given a cell phone from a guy with the OK - phone Russia!!”
Katya
A quiet flower town cut from stone. Streets are cozy and narrow. It’s light burning with mild colours. It looks relaxed. But if you have a deeper look at it you understand it is enjoyng its own honoured peacefulness.
It looks that such towns live their own historical life, they still remember, feel deeply the times of changes, its youth, its passionate characters. Revolutions, wars, love, emancipating - but years are passing by –there is a museum about Nicola Vaptsarov, a great poet and revolutioner, a wonderful house with so well-preserved interior of late 19th century: dishes, beds, old furniture, old weaving, sewing devices for wool cotton clothes. Here you can breath the air of past times, fresh air of ancient gorgeous mountains.
After a walking we were getting higher and higher in rounds of paths to the tourist base. Here we were circled by huge severe nature - the temperature got lower rapidly in 20 degrees. We, tired exhausted ramblers, got a shelter in a room with many beds, wooden, yellow, room where we had a lot of fun and stories to tell.
Next day guys had a great chance to taste a mountain. I had a chance to talk to locals. People have a good business here. Since the Soviet times when the place developed as an important touristic, sport destination which was popular mostly between socialistic countries, they still keep traditions of past times. I’ve seen already so many folklore things. But the nearer one to nature, the more one needs proved by time equipment and comfortable things.
Now here come people mostly from Central and Eastern Europe. We saw some old rock-climbers. But they were so heavy-equipped, looks as we didn’t understand the whole danger of slipping wet tricky stones, steppe routes, but I know children of mountains never use anything special to climb.
People.
People are very welcoming, they are eager to talk, eager to be on the photos. A man in the train tried to speak 5 or 6 languages in order to look welcoming and friendly to us. It’s nice. I noticed people here almost always know some other languages, at least understand them. But the region of Bolgaria has always lied on the way of trading and move of nations. So it was always in many contacts with different great cultures.
But the other thing about them through years of hard life they learnt how to be joyful and tolerant. Fortunately I experienced only a good side of communication with locals.
In my first night in Sofia in middle of a night I came with one Holland guy to a great youth “Hostel-Mostel”. And then I was scouring around the city in hope to get somewhere a possibility to call my mum, ‘cause she doesn’t use Internet . And in one Icafe I was given a cell phone from a guy with the OK - phone Russia!!”
Katya
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