There are times a person feels she has gone the extra mile (it sure feels more) and a person either knows it for a fact or kids oneself. There are signs, overt for sure, but far more important, is the little noise emanating from the mind that informs of the truth, harsh as it may seem. As we have mentioned frequently during this trip, many of the hikes/climbs have tested us and the voice has been quite active, vociferous really, in keeping us in check.
Well, what does this all mean? We suppose, not a whole lot other than on the day following, we were basking in the afterglow of a Bulgarian wonder. In a later blog, we'll go into more detail, focusing on some of the spectacular scenes viewed on the way up-and-down in a 3,300 feet elevation gain. (Showing-off and afterglow now officially over. The latter fades quickly, the former has to be knocked out of the system).
Subsequent to the two big hikes to Mounts Vihren (left) and Kutelo (right), we climbed the steepest ski-slope we think we've ever done and viewed this magnificent sight from the east. The saddle and the edifices continue to take our breath/s away, both literally and figuratively. We have to admit it adds to the feeling knowing one has reached those positions. The higher peak is at an altitude of 9,616 feet. Which is higher?"
A view from our second apartment (extended stay) in Bansko (6th floor), magnificent for those who love this type of landscape, shows the two edifices from the north. (Kutelo through the gap, Vihren to the left rear.)
Returning from the highpoint along the ridge, an amazing hike, fascinating positions if not a little scary at times. It's far narrower beyond the guy in the black jacket, tapering to 1.5 feet wide for a section.
Mount Vihren from peak of Kutelo. It's hard to believe the altitude difference is only 6 meters. It looks like
hundreds of feet and yet the earlier pictures seem to indicate Kutelo as higher. Gary Sneag will explain optical illusions far better than we. (How's dem slope, Cowboy?)
Even the biggest Walt Disney fan has to ask what the heck is 'Minnie Mouse' doing on Kutelo Peak. The town of Bansko below.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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