Tag Archives: Rila

Can-do attitude

They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had And add some extra, just for you. – From This Be the Verse by Philip Larkin I like … Continue reading

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Monastic Fantastic

I went to the Rila monastery on Sunday. It’s set in a beautiful spot in the Rila mountains about 120km from Sofia. Even though it’s supposed to be one of Bulgaria’s must-see attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I … Continue reading

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