Blogs from Varna Province, Bulgaria, Europe - page 5

Today I got up from the bunk and my leg went from under me in excruciating pain. Reminiscent of the start of original ankle problem.Have tried to work out why now and think it was probablyn as a result of shoeing builder round property walking through the stick soil after the most effective night rains on Weds. Unfortunstely all extra medicines and strappings were removed from the van on Weds so I shall have to wait till tomorrow when I check out and go up to the house. Today I signed the 2nd contract and discussed the begining of work on the 1st house. Yesterday, as expected , I found that the fridge/freezer was smelling dreadfull and not cooling so it will go as well.Tomorrow on way to house (having checked out) I intend calling in ... read more

As U might guess from the title I now own my house in Boyana(2) and hopefuly I complete on original house on Thurs. So glad I had a represent. with me as otherwise the red tape would be scary(even translated it still sounds long-winded and repetitive). I went there yesterday and started to unpack the van helped by 3 locals. They were very helpful but they also wanted a nose round inside and see if any pickings might br forthcoming. At the end of the day you'd have thought it was Xmas for them and there is a guarntee that all the rest were antikas(rubbish).There will be more to come as the matresses need to go,a wood burning stove (for Fatimay), and probably a large electric oven/hobs when I replace them with a gas cooker. It ... read more

2 decisions - that despite the fact that I keep doing silly things like loosing passports I apppear to be able to rise above such inconveniences and that despite a torrential downpour on/off beach (12th) me and my new bulgarian phone are unstoppable even when edging towards the wet T shirt brigade (along with half Varna populous). 2 Rakias and a cheese -filled pancake helped a treat. Made the (free) hostel pickup and on way home visited a deli/butcher, coming away with 1and half kilo piece of pork for £3.50!! Yes please life is good and today I move banks, pickup my passport letter for Sofia (consulate) and visit my house in conjunction with Katia hopefully.This will be the first time she has seen it.We also will see the other property of Kapitals in that village ... read more

Can hardly remember the number of experiences - definately too long between internet access. Now back @ Gregory's Backpackers for 2 nites to recover my sanity and the vans engine. Talking to your plants is nearly normal but talking to your car is not!! More of that anon!. SO - Orkneys - well a few myths put to rest here and myself also given a rest from the pandemonium before and also latterly. Many thanks for a great stay and really too perfect to be newsworthy with the" problem - hungry public.". But MY undying gratitude is asured + if anyone ever find yourself on" MAINLAND "Orkney (John who says you can't teach an old dog---) you should enjoy the magnificent Kirkwall Cathedral and lots of antiquities (not human)!! That's all folks -- NOT - the ... read more

Chances are these are just photos of strangers to you but by the end of the night they we were all best friends.. The cocktail bar on the sea front at Varna is a must followed by the Samba club with the balcony overlooking the sands. ... read more