Sep 11, 2009 - Rila Mountains and Monastery

We left our bags at our hotel in Sofia to visit what our guide book described as the best hiking and scenery in Bulgaria: the thickly forested mountains of Rila. ... This area also houses the Rila Monastery designated as a world patrimony site by UNESCO. ... Rila Monastary is a beautiful architectural site in a tranquil natural setting. ... The return bus ride from Rila to Sofia was an example of ancient intelligence; if one of the four rear tires blows out, just drive slower to complete the two kour journey in four ! Relax, relax. ...

Jan 26, 2009 - Making our way on the ABM (Another Bloody Monastery) Route

1/26/09 Off we went to arguably the most famous Bulgarian landmark, the Rila Monastery. ... This monastery was the first Christian Monastery built in Bulgaria, founded by a hermit living in the mountains surrounding it (yes, hermits are not only found in Monte Python’s Holy Grail).1/26/09 Off we went to arguably the most famous Bulgarian landmark, the Rila Monastery. ... This monastery was the first Christian Monastery built in Bulgaria, founded by a hermit living in the mountains surrounding it (yes, hermits are not only found in Monte Python’s Holy Grail)....

Apr 7, 2006 - Sofia - Rila Monestary

Today we made a day trip to Rila Monestary; about 2 hours drive south of Sofia. ... 1147 m above sea level it lies amidst some of the most scenic recesses of Rila Mountains. ... Spread on an area of 8800 square meters in the shape of an irregular quadrangle, they form an enclosed ensemble.Today we made a day trip to Rila Monestary; about 2 hours drive south of Sofia. ... 1147 m above sea level it lies amidst some of the most scenic recesses of Rila Mountains. ... Spread on an area of 8800 square meters in the shape of an irregular quadrangle, they form an enclosed ensemble....

Feb 25, 2006 - Bansko, Bulgaria - Finally I get to hit the slopes!

Hi all, I should've typed this a while ago but I didn't so here's the spiel about my trip to Bulgaria.Hi all, I should've typed this a while ago but I didn't so here's the spiel about my trip to Bulgaria....

May 9, 2005 - Rila Monastery

Left this am for Rila and mountains and monastery. ... We had a great trip to Rila village/monastery. ...

Nov 24, 2004 - Road Trip Bulgaria; Rila Monastery

Depart with Canuck in the morning. Set out Westwards bound for mountains, ski resorts and ultimately the Rila Monestary - Bulgaria's finest. ... Fortunately the couple of elderly village women hitchhikers that catch a ride with me, between hill-billy mountain village A to hill-billy mountain village B, think I'm simply wonderful as I offload my half dozen apples on them! Arrive at Rila Monestary late at night and struggle to find a single soul. ... Eventually I stumble across the local Hagred, and after I convince him not to graft a tail to my rind, he offers me a room to stay the night within the monestary walls.Depart with Canuck in the morning. Set out Westwards bound for mountains, ski resorts and ultimately the Rila Monestary - Bulgaria's finest. ... Fortunately the couple of elderly village women hitchhikers that catch a ride with me, between hill-billy mountain village A to hill-billy mountain village B, think I'm simply wonderful as I offload my half dozen apples on them! Arrive at Rila Monestary late at night and struggle to find a single soul. ... Eventually I stumble across the local Hagred, and after I convince him not to graft a tail to my rind, he offers me a room to stay the night within the monestary walls....

Jun 24, 2004 - Rilski Manastir

Whilst visiting the monastery in the mountains we stayed in a tiny hut high in the mountains away from any other accomodation.Whilst visiting the monastery in the mountains we stayed in a tiny hut high in the mountains away from any other accomodation....