by Auntie Bulgaria | Jul 26, 2016 | Bulgarian life
I’ve never really been one for acting my age. I like Twilight. I use words like ‘totes’ and ‘awesome’ in a non-ironic sense. I only own two hand towels (and both have seen better days). Last night I ate a bowl of cookie dough for dinner.* But even I was apprehensive...
by Auntie Bulgaria | Jul 20, 2016 | Bulgarian life, Gardening bore
We had the most unholy storm last Friday. I’m talking hailstones the size of golf balls, no electricity, water running down the inside of the walls, a foot-deep torrent of water running down the street kind of storm. (‘Human sacrifice. Dogs and cats living together....
by Auntie Bulgaria | Jul 12, 2016 | Bulgarian life, Travel & trips
Things we did in Sofia last weekend: 1. Soaked up the beautiful buildings and atmosphere. Sofia is at its best when the sun is shining, and I can happily wander for hours just taking it all in. 2. Ate lunch at Made in Home: peach and goat’s cheese salad for me,...
by Auntie Bulgaria | Jun 26, 2016 | Bulgarian life
Because I’m in the mood to list seven ways Europe rocks my tiny world. 1. Speedy passport lanes I bet even the most hardened Brexiter will miss their lovely EU passport and the civility of the ‘EU passport’ lane. I’m buggered if I’m going to queue up behind the...
by Auntie Bulgaria | Jun 6, 2016 | Bulgarian life, Gardening bore
You know when you stare at a magic eye picture for ages and the image finally leaps out at you? That happened with our tomatoes this week. We were sure there weren’t any growing on the vines yet (very disappointed we were too), then we realised today there are tons...
by Auntie Bulgaria | May 31, 2016 | Bulgarian life
Last weekend we celebrated 10 years together. I don’t know where the time has gone. It’s lovely to think that half that time has been spent in Bulgaria working towards our big and crazy dreams. I’m not a sentimental person but I couldn’t ask for a better partner,...
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