A great walk about today with Paul and Herb to see the sights of Sophia. Today is May 24, traditional cultural day on the main square, so there was a large gathering of mainly kids and ethnic clothing dancing and singing that was pretty cool. we also went to Alexander Nevsky church, a Russian Orthodox Church from the 1800s that was extraordinary, but more interesting was the Temple Sveta Sofia which is much older and is full of underground excavations which of been restored to a very high quality. Bulgarian history dates back to the fourth century, so an incredible culture and history, though many times dominated by Russians over the centuries. Oh yeah, also the Elvis and Marilyn impersonators along the tourist promenade were interesting…

Back from dinner, good but somewhat disappointing tourist style restaurant. Oh well, that’s what happens on these trips. Currently raining major thunderstorms lightning and thunder. Supposed to be raining tomorrow as well, so could be a nasty wet trip for at least a day or two.

The guide is a very nice man, married with a two-year-old daughter But, I’m telling ya I will I have to declare this the absolute seniors tour! I think of Herb as being old at 78 years and doing these trips. But we just met the other guy on this trip, 94 years old! Australian who served in the Korean War! My goodness! And the guide said the other woman joining us tomorrow is in her mid-60s. Wow!! The Bulgaria Seniors Tour for sure!

Next is up for breakfast at 7 AM, out the door at 8 AM, a 90 minute transfer and then we begin riding. Hoping the rain will cease by then…

I can’t take a picture of everything that I see, and often I find my photos to be disappointing relative to the actual experience. But here are some from today…