tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post2752889867436906213..comments2024-03-28T08:39:11.667-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: Day 8, Bulgarian Danube and Belogradchik Rocks & FortressMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-86761096889721410492019-08-02T21:31:42.566-04:002019-08-02T21:31:42.566-04:00💛💛Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-72546480457641589142019-08-02T17:05:46.522-04:002019-08-02T17:05:46.522-04:00Thank you for replying from here and especially gi...Thank you for replying from here and especially giving me another place in Virginia Steve and I make sure we see. Damascus I do not remember visiting this town in Washington County, but will now. I have been to Abington in Washington county though. <br />Virginia has so many rural and beautiful counties to see and explore. <br />I wish you could visit Mt. Solon to see those chimneys. <br />You not climbing those steps was a good decision. I know I wouldn't have and taken a chance. You did take a wonderful picture. <br />Happy and Safe Travels<br />Betsy<br />Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-63239480702611843302019-07-29T23:18:43.955-04:002019-07-29T23:18:43.955-04:00Dearest Tamago,
Yes, that sure create some spectac...Dearest Tamago,<br />Yes, that sure create some spectacular views.<br />Bulgaria has so much to work on and safety rules are not yet at a level we're used to here in the U.S.A. <br />Both of us opted for that very reason, not to climb up.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-84930956728967957052019-07-29T07:32:04.906-04:002019-07-29T07:32:04.906-04:00Wow, such spectacular views! Belogradchik Rocks &a...Wow, such spectacular views! Belogradchik Rocks & Fortress, what a site! I can see it's chosen for film site. So vast and beautiful. I do hope visitors stay safe with rather unsafe railing! Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-2261435392738676042019-07-26T17:23:24.230-04:002019-07-26T17:23:24.230-04:00Dearest Betsy,
Had overlooked this comment and I h...Dearest Betsy,<br />Had overlooked this comment and I have been very busy and on the road.<br />BUT it is also special for you to get a reply, written in Damascus, VA...<br />Both of us did not climb those steps after the tour guide informed us about the fact that the railing got removed and put back. Scary enough.<br />We never have seen Mt. Solon in VA... don't know how they look but I trust you on that.<br />Hugs,<br />Mariette<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-24506740959666457132019-07-26T07:47:08.719-04:002019-07-26T07:47:08.719-04:00Dearest Tammy,
Wow, you soon will walk in our foot...Dearest Tammy,<br />Wow, you soon will walk in our footsteps... No doubt you will enjoy this country.<br />It has to offer a lot and can still improve tremendously in restoring its old treasures to make them enjoyable for the public.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-15053805486087059932019-07-26T02:06:19.120-04:002019-07-26T02:06:19.120-04:00Incredible! We will be in Bulgaria in two weeks a...Incredible! We will be in Bulgaria in two weeks and I've not yet done my research on what to see and do so definitely am adding this to the list. Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-69898492276235756872019-07-25T19:44:39.394-04:002019-07-25T19:44:39.394-04:00Dearest Roughterrain Crane,
At least they did an ...Dearest Roughterrain Crane,<br />At least they did an excellent reconstruction and they better now keep it up so tourism will be on the rise for this historical fortress.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-91557049108086607202019-07-25T08:46:18.327-04:002019-07-25T08:46:18.327-04:00I think it must require a lot of cares to preserve...I think it must require a lot of cares to preserve this wonderful fortress.roughterrain cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394547924137198019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-32110069460168191472019-07-24T17:41:24.409-04:002019-07-24T17:41:24.409-04:00Wow, what a trip! I think I would have been a lit...Wow, what a trip! I think I would have been a little leery about climbing those steps with rails that may be loose. The picture you took of the rocks are just perfect. I bet people have hurt themselves if those rails are loose. These rock formations remind me some of the formations in Mt. Solon in Augusta county Virginia. <br />Betsy<br /><br />Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-23955153973305657022019-07-23T19:21:22.121-04:002019-07-23T19:21:22.121-04:00Beste Marian,
Wij beiden vinden het nu, achteraf g...Beste Marian,<br />Wij beiden vinden het nu, achteraf gezien aan de hand van de foto's en meer informatie, mooier als toen we daar liepen. Er was ook een kookdemonstratie in huis ergens maar daar voelden wij beiden niks voor. Je wilt het land zien en niet altijd met etenswaar bezig zijn. Ja, dat klimmen daar wisten we helemaal niks van, stond alleen een klein fotootje waar je dat ook niet kon zien en ook niet in de beschrijving. Voor een 2.5 uur durend uitstapje niet zó geweldig. Wel het landschap daar. We waren weer op tijd terug voor onze lunch en dutje... De volgende dag in Bulgarije was onze slechtste, omdat met name Pieter zo gammel was...<br />Elke dag had je keuzes tussen uitstapjes. De inbegrepen uitstapjes die meestal ook 'easy' waren en daar keek ik ook altijd naar, niet te lang lopen of klimmen etc. voor Pieter. Er waren ook wijn proef excursies maar dat vind ik zot om daarvoor binnen te zitten. Je komt om het land te zien en de omgeving! <br />Liefs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-54416903227001653822019-07-23T18:55:18.746-04:002019-07-23T18:55:18.746-04:00Dearest Anne,
Nature wise it was absolutely wonder...Dearest Anne,<br />Nature wise it was absolutely wonderful!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50182493290675120382019-07-23T16:33:48.426-04:002019-07-23T16:33:48.426-04:00Toch wel een mooi land zo te zien, maar jullie von...Toch wel een mooi land zo te zien, maar jullie vonden Bulgarije tegenvallen meen ik ? Ik vraag me ook af, wisten jullie vooraf dat er zoveel 'geklommen' moest worden? En waren er verschillende mogelijkheden voor 'uitstapjes' vanaf de boot? Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461752177680518507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-52950886196900551632019-07-23T14:59:25.092-04:002019-07-23T14:59:25.092-04:00Hi Mariette! The journey has been wonderful!Hi Mariette! The journey has been wonderful!Anne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-91196589804657601962019-07-23T12:33:00.438-04:002019-07-23T12:33:00.438-04:00Liebe Elisabeth,
Gerne und viel Sonne zurück zu di...Liebe Elisabeth,<br />Gerne und viel Sonne zurück zu dir!<br />Liebe Grüße,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-26293831985667415462019-07-23T12:32:05.429-04:002019-07-23T12:32:05.429-04:00Dearest Claudia,
Indeed, a very unexpected Rock fo...Dearest Claudia,<br />Indeed, a very unexpected Rock formation here in Bulgaria, more like the ones we have in Arizona here in the USA.<br />It was again a lovely experience that day, even if we both were not feeling well...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-22009355197791152092019-07-23T01:45:35.315-04:002019-07-23T01:45:35.315-04:00Liebe Mariette,
herzlichen Dank und sonnige Grüße
...Liebe Mariette,<br />herzlichen Dank und sonnige Grüße<br />ElisabethElisabeth Palzkillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317485402480629093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-64918738194663711062019-07-23T00:49:00.248-04:002019-07-23T00:49:00.248-04:00Dearest Mariette,
what a wonderful area, thank you...Dearest Mariette,<br />what a wonderful area, thank you for great pictures and informations!<br />Wishing you and Pieter a wonderful week, ...here we will have very hot days again....<br />Love and hugs, Claudia xoClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740379217348599915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-29293076519888051542019-07-22T23:14:34.310-04:002019-07-22T23:14:34.310-04:00Dearest Jim,
Well, both of us have only been to Hu...Dearest Jim,<br />Well, both of us have only been to Hungary before and this trip also has taught us that modern Apps such as the Dutch Relive.cc is most of the time not functioning because there is no signal, as you could learn from the vast open spaces in the country side. It really is like stepping way back into time. Like the guy on top of that rather primitive looking wagen... A world apart from what we're all used to! But they desperately need more tourism and I must say that their service is excellent at stops for coffee and lunch. Wishing that country all the best after the dark period under communist rule.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-88181583800187363282019-07-22T21:54:12.236-04:002019-07-22T21:54:12.236-04:00Hello Mariette, That rock fortress creates some ve...Hello Mariette, That rock fortress creates some very powerful images. I am kind of surprised at seeing so much open country and mountain vistas, although to tell the truth I have few preconceived ideas of Bulgaria. Thanks for this introduction and photos.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.com