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Bulgaria: A second (4th) look at Bulgaria from a different perspective; could easily handle many more opportunities in the country.

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On a peak across the way. Can one be anything but overwhelmed by the surround. After reaching the pond below, more than an hour distant, Jen strives to reach the station further ahead. A mix of color, shapes, sizes and patterns. A time of absorption and always, wonder. Another mix of gorgeous scenes. And yet, something still different. Finally, we appear be making some progress. A personal favorite as it reflects. Kutelo and Vihren appear to smile...reluctantly. Another powerful showing available when one knows where to seek. Always something differing in view. Have to love the coloring...so distinctive. Telephoto lense brings in the subjects up close. And may we add, rather unique. Along the water it reflects, not missing a stone. Yet again, we think a rather distinctive look. Deep in the gorge, sheer delight. Above the village. Incredible isolation, a time of/for reflection and solitude. In the mess...but a gorgeous o...

Bulgaria: Our first of 4 visits to the country: We it find a unique and fascinating country to enjoy.

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Jen heading for Vihren Peak, the final stage of a remarkable adventure. (Pirin Mountain Range). Partway up to numerous destinations, the brief stop allows for a break at Bezbog Lake. Continuing to the peak of Mount Vihren, the second highest mountain in Bulgaria (by a couple of meters). After walking along Vihren Peak, time to return via the long route back. Jen is startled to learn that we still have far to climb to achieve, at least, some success. Sitting high up on the mountain, but still way below Vihren Mountain, while absorbing as much as possible, which is in fact, very little. (Bansko ski village). Reaching a smaller, but testing peak at Mount Polezon. (Popovo Lake at rear). Allow nature to complete the picture (and everything else). Taking advantage of the short-duration, but overwhelming autumn season. Stepping out using a new style to negotiate the rocks...so he says. Jen faces a dilemma: 'To turn or to continue, t...

Utah: A State, a land that offers any opportunity to those brave (and brazen) enough to seize...with both hands.

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An incredible experience, one which we completed on three occasions over our stay. Spenser Trail, built by a Mormon, that enabled him visit his families via a short-cut, periodically. A flow of the river around Page, Arizona, an amazing treasure of both hidden and exposed opportunity. "So where to from here, Madam?"        "Surprise me, James, let's move on."   Jen is barely visible. There are a number of different routes to follow. Jen chooses a 'fun' path. Another spectacular position on this amazing trail. The variety helps deal with the boredom...'Yak, yak'...as we hear in the mountains of Nepal. Looking a little wild out there. What can one add to these scenes? Preferably nothing; they were completed by the Master Himself. Love this scene with its myriad of incomplete aspects forming the whole. Please do not tell us you are lost or confused. And that is why I follow the mighty Colorado River as it passes th...