A Night in the Monastery
I had gone to the monastery hoping to have a peaceful, cool night’s sleep. However, despite my room being high up, the night was hot and still, making sleep impossible. So, I lit a...
Stanimika Village and the Journey to the Monastery
We reached a small, dirty village called Stanimika. It was home to Greeks who made wine and silk, but spent most of their time in the bad cafes. I drank cherry syrup while my...
The Pomaks Bulgarian Muslims
I personally believe that the Pomaks are not a separate ethnic group but are Bulgarians whose ancestors changed their religion.
The Character of Bulgarians
As I traveled through Bulgaria, I came to appreciate the characteristics of...
