tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post7996420431979598365..comments2024-03-28T19:03:28.034+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: Summer TreatDUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-78834414282983905332017-10-06T03:09:51.210+03:002017-10-06T03:09:51.210+03:00When I was there, the fountains were not working, ...When I was there, the fountains were not working, but I saw a picture with the cascades made by them when in function, and it was very impressive.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-49029476853264131342017-10-06T02:58:28.836+03:002017-10-06T02:58:28.836+03:00This event sounds interesting. I'd love to se...This event sounds interesting. I'd love to see the folk dances. The garden in the city center sounds peaceful, and the front of the building is beautiful with the water. How wonderful to see all those dance groups. It's such a treat for me to learn about other's cultures and traditions.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-67539677459601052882017-09-30T20:02:24.566+03:002017-09-30T20:02:24.566+03:00I think this is typical of small countries, especi...I think this is typical of small countries, especially in East Europe. DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-17864366380381933562017-09-30T01:54:01.917+03:002017-09-30T01:54:01.917+03:00That is so different from where I live. Here peopl...That is so different from where I live. Here people honestly don't gather like that in public places unless its for a specific event like a concert or a sporting event of some type. It's so nice to see people just gathering in public places to stroll and visit. I'd love to visit your Sofia!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-39956532497650159292017-09-25T19:38:26.158+03:002017-09-25T19:38:26.158+03:00It appears the dance groups, from many countries i...It appears the dance groups, from many countries in the world, have come to Sofia to participate in the 21 Vitosha international folklore festival held in the bulgarian capital during end of July period.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-40605192155899864532017-09-25T16:30:31.577+03:002017-09-25T16:30:31.577+03:00Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures from S...Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures from Sofia.Wonder where these beautifully and colorfully costumed performers were headed. I noticed two Indian women in saree and blouse(third picture from bottom). This must have been an International event. Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-58319910114814016042017-09-24T06:30:57.164+03:002017-09-24T06:30:57.164+03:00Thanks for stopping by, Joyce. Indeed, a beautiful...Thanks for stopping by, Joyce. Indeed, a beautiful place. I've enjoyed my whole week in Sofia,not only this particular day.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-7923002392677619662017-09-24T01:35:07.638+03:002017-09-24T01:35:07.638+03:00This is a beautiful place. I'm sure you enjoye...This is a beautiful place. I'm sure you enjoyed your day.Catch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-7583200536127988812017-09-23T01:35:51.119+03:002017-09-23T01:35:51.119+03:00You mean 'summer' activities. In Fall, it ...You mean 'summer' activities. In Fall, it usually rains in Europe, and the weather is chilly (certainly in your Canada), so outdoor activities are scarce.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-37844150983674225332017-09-23T01:23:35.195+03:002017-09-23T01:23:35.195+03:00This all sounds and looks so fabulous and inspirin...This all sounds and looks so fabulous and inspiring. I do enjoy fall activities such as those you have described. :) ToBlog todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215485087602615189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-28450700025213799872017-09-22T05:27:31.002+03:002017-09-22T05:27:31.002+03:00Crossing Lines sounds like a TV series worth watch...Crossing Lines sounds like a TV series worth watching. Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, is indeed a lovely place.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-22647540375830811262017-09-22T04:53:36.275+03:002017-09-22T04:53:36.275+03:00Until your posts about Sofia, I'd never heard ...Until your posts about Sofia, I'd never heard of the beautiful, interesting city...and then, a few days ago I was watching the TV series, "Crossing Lines"...and Sofia featured therein!! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-30892206173158126512017-09-21T06:22:08.011+03:002017-09-21T06:22:08.011+03:00You've summed it up perfectly. Thank you.You've summed it up perfectly. Thank you.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-22430647737867083592017-09-21T05:41:26.601+03:002017-09-21T05:41:26.601+03:00That is a lot of culture being lived, displayed an...That is a lot of culture being lived, displayed and enjoyed! How wonderful. The pictures bring your stories to life! Love it. Very inspiring.Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-416590312101381162017-09-20T14:05:09.490+03:002017-09-20T14:05:09.490+03:00I couldn't take my eyes off the dancer statue....I couldn't take my eyes off the dancer statue. The costumes were a real feast to the eyes.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-22515632614443969332017-09-20T10:53:56.116+03:002017-09-20T10:53:56.116+03:00Love the park and the dance statue. I love dancing...Love the park and the dance statue. I love dancing any dance. What a shame that they didn't perform. Beautiful costumes and there are some Pacific Islanders as well I think.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-76673368033950214502017-09-19T02:38:57.740+03:002017-09-19T02:38:57.740+03:00Well, variety is always the name of the game. Cit...Well, variety is always the name of the game. City Garden offers something of everything to anyone interested.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-13881787865944199732017-09-19T01:30:45.936+03:002017-09-19T01:30:45.936+03:00Lovely place to spend a couple of days, or just an...Lovely place to spend a couple of days, or just an afternoon. Nice that you don't have to be committed to just one aspect what is being offered...there are multiple things to do and see.Bicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502894081723323922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-86167562891431051722017-09-18T22:22:26.861+03:002017-09-18T22:22:26.861+03:00Exactly, activities for all ages.As for your quest...Exactly, activities for all ages.As for your question, Bulgaria's in Europe, so naturally winters are cold. In Israel winters are relatively mild, but lately they've become quite harsh. Climate anomaly is present everywhere on the globe.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-44915495240265030022017-09-18T21:01:23.551+03:002017-09-18T21:01:23.551+03:00Hi Duta! It looks and sounds like there were acti...Hi Duta! It looks and sounds like there were activities there to entertain all ages! The theater does look very imposing, quite beautiful! <br />I love summer and am not ready for fall, esp. because that means winter and snow is not far away. Just wondering----does it get very cold in the winter time in this area? <br />Thanks for the interesting post and take care!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-77213951997396466662017-09-18T03:11:25.135+03:002017-09-18T03:11:25.135+03:00I agree with ou about the word 'colorful';...I agree with ou about the word 'colorful'; the garden is colorful, costumes are colorful - hence my post is also colorful.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-85002932155015647892017-09-18T03:07:21.862+03:002017-09-18T03:07:21.862+03:00Actually the dancers with their costumes were in o...Actually the dancers with their costumes were in one spot (the Nedelya church square), whereas the activities mentioned by you were in the City Garden.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-2143009538659357552017-09-18T01:44:48.910+03:002017-09-18T01:44:48.910+03:00What a lovely garden. We really enjoy all our fest...What a lovely garden. We really enjoy all our festivals in summer. Winter is coming!<br />Such a colorful post!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-32692738385552447172017-09-17T21:11:52.212+03:002017-09-17T21:11:52.212+03:00The citizens of this city are lucky with its lovel...The citizens of this city are lucky with its lovely, colorful places of retreat such as the City Garden. It gives them a good chance to relax and or engage in summer activities.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-4423075459771249812017-09-17T13:52:27.595+03:002017-09-17T13:52:27.595+03:00Looks like a beautiful and peaceful city! So speci...Looks like a beautiful and peaceful city! So special with all the fountains, gardens, playgrounds and dance group... passing all this on your way home, such a treat!<br />♡shayndelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506811690843992800noreply@blogger.com