69.17 Bulgaria, Smolyan/Pamporovo: Hopping amongst 5 high-points seeking incredible sights, including a little via ferrata in the mix. Phew!
We'd experienced some bland scenery in Bulgaria during previous autumn periods. After venting to someone in the higher echelons, power not height, we think we have been rewarded. This photograph was taken on a cliff which provided both an exhilerating and superb view. We find it fascinating how the trees and other plants take turns in changing their colors each season. It looks like these 'guys' have selected a predominantly green coloring for autumn. Nice but a little too conservative. (Apologies offered...couldn't resist...see text.) The previous week we were at lake level where we viewed the surface of reflections and flora plus our current position above. A view from last week's position at lake level of where we stood a little below the peak today. A different lake appears when one casts the eyes in different directions...we'll grab them all. The sun catches the perfect spot as we moved to a different small peak on the western side. A...