One of the bars in the centre of the pretty village of Malak Manastir
I went out to look at some more properties for sale today, and on the way to and from the different villages I took a few pictures of the countryside and views here.
What I really like about Bulgaria is that the view changes with the seasons, and although it’s warm today it’s quite overcast, so the pics are all typically late summer going into autumn light-wise.
Some more Cyrillic text to get your tongue (and head) around
I headed up from Elhovo to the Monastery Mountains at Golyam Manastir which is about 20 KLM from Elhovo and drove back the same way through a chain of villages back the the Tunzdha River, the road bridge over it marks the entrance to Elhovo, and which is located right behind our apartment.
Heading down the valley towards Elhovo through picturesque Izgrev
I took quite a few pictures of the scenery round about as the road winds down and gives you a great opportunity to see for miles and miles – ideal for taking photos.
En route I passed a guy driving a donkey cart with a young donkey foal ambling along beside and stopped to ask if I could have some pictures.
He was delighted to help and, as I had stopped him close to his home he even invited me home for a cold drink! How’s that for roadside hospitality.
Mother and baby ambling along - the driver was friendly and was quite content to let the animals mosey along at their own slow pace! The baby is just 3 months old, and in case you were wondering - it's a boy!
I hope you like the pics, they are all captioned to say where and what they are, and perhaps by looking at these you will understand the charm of this lovely country.
I was especially pleased with the pictures of the river, it’s one of my favourite places to walk with the dog in the early morning as it is always so peaceful – at most you’ll just see a handful of fishermen – and this is one of the biggest and most important rivers in Bulgaria. Nice to walk along beside a piece of history…
Spot the fishermen. This is the view to the left off the bridge as you enter the town, and I walk just behind those trees with Tigger. So as you can see, although Elhovo is a town, it's a proper rural town in the heart of the country.
hi there my names mike we hope to have aplace in sunny beach next year that river at the top of your blog looks a lovely spot is it entering the sea ! whereis it will all the supermarkets take the lev hows lfe in enhovo are the bulgarians ok to get on with hope to hear soon mike
My word Karen, I have just sat and read your blog from start to finish and think that it is fantastic, informative and very well written. I was gutted when I came to the end.
My hubby and myself have been thinking about moving to BG and reading your blog has made us want it even more.
We have now decided to come and have a wee look around your area in early December. If we fly to Istanbul and then get a coach, would we have to go to Bourgas or does the bus pass Elhova on route???? Also are there many guest houses in the town???
I look forward to your reply and in the meantime I will continue to research on BG.
Thanks for a brilliant read.
Sharon.