Veliko Tarnovo

We flew from Prague to Sofia, Bulgaria, where Penny and David picked us up.  Then we were on our way to their home in Veliko, Tarnovo.  We made one stop at a large cave long the way.

And finally we were there in their town in central Bulgaria.  For your information, Bulgaria is about the size of Ohio.  Sofia is on the western border and Veliko Tarnovo is in the central part of the country.  The next day we spent time touring the town.  It was a charming town.

Mother Bulgaria honors those who have fought for her.
Bulgaria has been on the losing size of every war.

Bulgarians takes pride in their graffiti.  It is everywhere.
Some of it is very interesting.

The art museum

It was really great to spend time with my sister and see what her life is like.  It was great to go in the spring too.  Penny said they have a tradition in Bulgaria.  At the beginning of March people put a woven piece of string around their wrist.  They wear it until they come across the first blossom on a tree or bush, and then they tie it on the branch.  We saw many strings ties on the branches around town.