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37.24 Bulgaria: Kutelo Peak and Koncheto Ridge, an approach from north of Vihren. Perhaps, our best experience...ever.

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Looking back at the cabana and trailhead after the initial hour or so. Heeerrre's Minnie. What was she thinking when making the purchase. It was a stunning position...probably still is. A number of years ago we learned a concept which we considered nothing short of brilliant. Of course, much depends on the perspective of the beholder and so our perception may differ from that of others. With the proviso in mind, the concept deals with so much of life including, not surprisingly, the challenging hikes we undertake from time-to-time, especially when condensed over short and intensive periods, usually quite tough and challenging. It sounds like we are setting up for a comparison with say an Everest assault, to make a bold assertion, but we would not be that arrogant. On the contrary, the concept is that we each have our own 'Everests'. What do we mean by that? We are born with specific talents and attributes. However, it is clear that there are numerous people...

37.23 Romania: Scenes from the town of Zarnesti. 37.02 Romania: Domogled Park and Suscu Peak.

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Rough, off trail hike, up through the forest. A scene from the top. It's possible to view our apartment from that position. Big deal! Jen returns from the mountain forest and confronts Zarnesti...thereafter, it got 'nasty'. Some local color as the family takes a drive in the country on a Sunday afternoon. What energy crisis unless you're the donkey? A streetwalker in Zarnesti, a homeless man and dog on the right and a woman coming from the supermarket as we await the build up for rush hour. Always time for some natural color. Domogled Park, Suscu Peak Telephoto from the peak. Piqued and peaked. Always tempted, often stuck. May not need a bed at night with the amount of rest he attains on the trails. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey