37.14 Bulgaria: In and around Eastern Europe, after a few hikes and a 3,000 foot gain to below Musala Peak (on a rest day).
Traveling through the small towns of Eastern Europe, actually anywhere, is revealing and at times a treat. It's like being transported to another era, an enjoyable experience. As an aside, the internet in all but one place we have visited has been superior to that of the average United States establishment. The only worthy comparison has been that of Iceland. Da! After having re-crossed into Serbia from Romania, we began to wonder whether we had made a wrong turn and arrived in China (minor). It's not what you think. Helping a little old lady cross the road with one of her heavier items, an extremely small town in Serbia. Unsweetened bottle water on this occasion after a hike above Buseni, Romania. Can't remember whether it was the "Pony Express, Federal Express or UPS"...memory problems in Zernesti, Romania. At least we had comfortable sleeping accommodation that night including a spare mattress. On the way down in some cold and foggy wea...
