60:52 Bulgaria: Devin Color: An Eco trail with 3 finishes which included the 'finish' of our trip. 60.53 A hike from Devin toward the other flank of Grebenetz.
Tunnel of leaves. As we close in on the last few days in Bulgaria, the thought of departing from the country is not a pleasant one. It would not be exaggerating in stating that spending a few months in this country each year, or longer, would be ideal. Jenni may not concur but I doubt whether I would have to twist her arm or offer a more than modest bribe as an incentive. I think the 'kicker' might be that she does not have to hike to the peak of Kutelo and thereafter along the narrow ridge. I would state without exaggeration that being in the mountains over the autumn period is nothing short of spectacular. What I will concede, in fact I have always mentioned it, is that we would not wish to visit the country during winter. In each forest we frequented, the preparations for winter, especially during the last couple of weeks, sent the shivers down our spines. As we are not skiers, the only reason to be here during winter would be to witness th...