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