Saturday night - a visit to the country

Saturday evening found us the honored and fortunate guests in the home of Georgi and Penka who live nearby in Koshov. Georgi and Penka have been members of the Russe Methodist Church since the early 80's - even before the fall of communism. They are a delightful couple who opened their home and hearts to us for a fun evening of blending cultures.

Dave, Maria, Penka, Patti, Georgi and Pastor Greg

Bulgarian custom is to greet guests with bread that you dip in honey and/or salt. It represents the sweetness and the salt of life.

Our driver, Daniel, took us on a real adventure in the countryside.

Georgi followed behind in his jeep.

There are caves in the cliffs that the monks used to hide out in for protection. Some of the caves are used today for raising sheep as it is warmer in winter and cooler in the summer.

Daniel was an excellent driver through the rough terrain.

The sheep added some excitement.

Dinner at a nearby restaurant was of course excellent!

We are getting really good at the authentic Bulgarian dining!

Nina and Tanya arranged for me to wear my very own authentic Bulgarian apron for the evening. (This of course gave me authentic Bulgarian dancing abilities.)

This vkusno (delicious) meal is chicken, potatoes, beans and pork kabobs that were prepared on the skara (grill).