Yes, Brent (@brentssanders) is really cool, indeed! Did I enjoy it? Of course!!! We went out on 5 separate road trips over the 2 months. First we went up to Belogradchik, Lovech, Veliko Turnovo, Etur, Gabrovo, Troyan, Koprivshtitsa. Next we visited Devetashka Cave, Krushuna, Shipka and Buzludzha. Then Rila (Lakes & Monastery), Petrich, Rupite, Melnik, Garmen & Kovachevitsa. Then a weekend in Vodni Pad (Rhodopes). And finally, we went to Plovdiv, Zlatograd, Kurdzhali, Tatul, Perperikon, saw the Stone Mushrooms and Asenovgrad. I am sure this is way more information that you wanted but I wanted to see if I could remember all the places we went. I am sure I left out a few stops.
So much beauty! So much history! I was overwhelmed. I can't wait to come back and see what the eastern part of the country has to offer.
Wow, you have covered so much ground! :) All of the places that you mentioned are very beautiful. I am from Plovdiv, by the way - a true "maina" :D
When are you coming back?
Plovdiv is such an incredible city. I love the energy there but the cats didn't seem all that friendly. ;)
I'm not sure when I will make it back. Maybe late spring into summer or in the autumn again.