65.12 Bulgaria: Pre-hiking Preview: What's not to like?

As we begin a near-on 2-months period in Bulgaria, we viewed a few scenes from previous visits. Should we have needed a reminder as a guide to the wonders of this land and wilderness, highly unlikely, these few photographs should do the trick. If not, it's time to hang up the boots, we'd think. 

And the climb begins...vertical beginnings near Smolyan.
Misty at Muratova Lake after a substantial climb.
Jen approaching the peak of Vihren, a thrilling hike and experience, not to mention strenuous. At lake level, we had already climbed about 2,500 feet, probably more.
One of us hanging about on Kutelo Ridge...doesn't get much better than that.
Oh! Wait! this could be a better view point or view might be more accurate.
An ideal time of the year for some color.

The 7 Rila lakes, oops, there are only six. Bad drought this year, it seems. Pity! It would have made for a decent shot.
Correction; plus Jen thrown in (not into a lake) for good measure. The magnificent-7.
Grebenets, part way up the climb, the peak comes into view. "Hey Jen, why did you turn around?"
Standing on the peak all alone...so vain. "Thanks for coming along to take the photograph, Jen." Town of Devin below.
Two from the 'Eagle Eye' in Yogadina.

Canyon of Waterfalls.

Some color reflected.
Both females and males will all agree. Who doesn't envy/enjoy a svelte curve.
A little rocky, one step at-a-time.
After climbing and then descending, outside Smolyan, the views make it all worth it...easily.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey