A lot of people dream about having a vegetable garden. Fresh vegetables every day, full of flavour and at a cost of virtually nothing, except a bit of water and maybe some fertilizer. Yes, of course, another cost is your time and patience during the growing season. And then there are the problems which will […]
Bulgaria
14th February – St Trifon’s Day
You all know about St Valentine’s Day, but have you heard of St Trifon’s Day? Probably not, unless you live in Bulgaria! St Trifon’s Day is also celebrated on 14th February each year, just like St Valentine’s Day. But they are two very different celebrations. Whereas on St Valentine’s Day you’ll receive flowers, cards, and/or […]
A New Year – A New Start
It’s not often that you get to start a completely new life. A new year. In a new country, a new town, a new house. But that’s exactly what I’ve got this year. Last year – 2020 If you’ve been following the drama of our lives (my husband, Olivier, and me), you’ll know that in […]
One Swallow does not a Summer Make
I love this quote. So before writing this post I researched the origin of it. In its entirety, it’s this: One swallow does not a summer make, nor one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy. Aristotle (384BC – 322BC) He might have said it […]
The Eco Trail – Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
(Just a little advanced warning. There are photos of insects in this post. There are NO spiders, just insects. So if you’re afraid of strange and exotic insects, then this post may not be the best place for you.) Most people I know would probably describe me as a city girl. After all, I’ve just […]