A rode diverged in the woods and we ended up on a 30 minute hike. The pyramids of Stob were calling. Tired, dehydrated, it took all my will to get up there. Loved it. The gorgeous, overfilled monastery of Rila. The faith of the people. The reverence. The murmurred prayers. Little kids running around and […]

Being in the midst of artefacts from the 3rd century. Old stuff was all around and it teemed with history and so much beauty. State vs church. Walking until our feet refused to move. Spanish in Bulgaria… the siesta has to be used. Paying to shoot in an Orthodox church. Just in time to witness a baptism… […]

Just as we left, I saw a Magnolia bud on the little tree at the entrance. Such joy.At Madrid, I came across the nicest airport and security personnel. One even carrying my cameras to a table for me to stop stressing about getting it all in without holding the line up. Madrid you surprise me. […]