IMG_7635 - In the 16th century many residents were merchants, so they had well-protected houses like the one we visited.
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IMG_7657 - Farm country, west of Veliko Tarnovo, toward Sevlievo, Bulgaria
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IMG_7678 - Sofia, Bulgaria. Sofia (Coфия), with its many hot mineral springs, has been inhabited since 7000 BC.
IMG_7682 - The Eagles Bridge. The bridge has been widened well beyond the railings with the eagles. This shows only one.
IMG_7683 - The 44,000 seat Vasil Levski National multifunction stadium in Sofia. It hosts all national team football matches.
IMG_7686 - Chocolate-walnut-apricot brownies welcomed us at the Hilton Hotel in Sofia. Then we had a guided tour of the city.