Well i spoke to soon re the weather being like spring.Yesterday we had a snow blizzard and all the power went off. within minutes everywhere became like a winter wonderland. We were without power for about two hours but luckily we were prepared plenty of candles and some brandy to keep us warm. Although there is snow everywhere the temperature isnt that bad and we are able to get out and about. Ken has had some snow tyres fitted on the van which makes dr...

Well we work up Sunday with massive bulgarian hangovers and decided that we would not drink ever again!! well until the next time. We spent a very lazy day on the Sunday but i decided it was time for me to start my Bulgarian lessons. So Monday i was sat by the computer with my teach your self Bulgarian tape on when i looked out the window, I couldnt believe it there was a shepherd with a flock of sheep grazing in the garden. You definetly wouldnt see that in Dov...

We started celebrating Kens birthday earlier this year (as always) by going into the city with a couple of friends to a very nice Bulgarian resturant in the city. It was a authentic bulgarian resturant with live music and dancing. we had a lovely meal and wine and a great night. The next morning Kens actual birthday we were woken up at 8.30am by one of the locals in the villages, son, asking us if we would like to go and watch the traditional slaughtering of the...

At the moment the weather is really warm in the days but very cold at night. so we are spending our time driving around and looking at the local sights which we will be able to recommend to people to visit when they come and stay. we have seen some amazing places and ken will be updating the photos soon. The days just fly past there always seems some where to go or something to see. We have just got our christmas tree it is a real one about 10ft tall and it is...

Hi well we finally arrived in Ekzarh yosif in Bulgaria our new home on Wednesday afternoon after three and a half days of travelling. We got to the villiage and to the temporary house where a welcoming committee was waiting. They helped us unload the van and bring everything in to the house. The house consists of one bedroom bathroom kitchen front room and dining area it is nice and warm and we have internet and cable tv so its not really ruffing it. In the vil...