43.07 Bulgaria, Devin: Grebenets Peak, at last-we found a trail (sort of).
Target: Mount Grebenets (left), viewed from our balcony as it towers above the town of Devin. Grebenets at rear, taken from where we parked our car and may I add, 'a lovely shot of a certain hiker'. Whenever we enter a new town, or old town for that matter or place we've been before or never seen, our eyes focus on any distinctive mountains surrounding the town or city. We suppose it's not surprising but nevertheless, it had to be said. Besides, a person is always looking for words to fill in-and-up a blog. After a tough drive from Sapareva Banya, we entered the town with the unusual name of Devin. Almost an English word, maybe it is, although an 'o' would be necessary rather than an 'i'. (What an educational blog!) The first attraction to grab our eyes was Grebenets, a mountain we did not know of or had expected to see. Subsequently, we researched it and after 5 days came up with information, mainly from a map purchased that proved almost wo...