43.14, 43.15 Bulgaria: Orpheus Peak, two visits and some directional issues in the Rhodope Mountains. 43.16 'Chairski' wandering. 43.18 Extreme Devil's Bridge trail to peak returning to human kindness. 43.19 Mechi Chal slopes.
A Personal Note: Finally, after a rather busy period, we are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of a fifth book, shortly. It's titled "Vengeance is Mine ... and mine, too." Updates and details to follow soon. Making hay while the sun shines...strongly. Nearing the peak on the Extreme Devil's trail, we get some support in the form of wobbly, natural handrails. The more we witness in our world, the more we appreciate a side of humanity that makes life worthwhile. Recently, we’ve written a number of pieces praising the kindness we have experienced and observed in many parts of the world. As an aside, I’m currently reading a book from the Nazi era which as always, questions humanity. It also reminds me of a woman we met a while ago who in good faith submitted that ‘all people are basically good’. I did not even think of offering to sell her the Brooklyn Bridge—it would have been too easy. I notice I have strayed off the path again. In...