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Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress, Bachovo Monastery Road Trip (4 of 4)

Continuing our drive through the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains…

…and what greets us as we arrive at the Monastery is an array of souvenirs and local produce and more souvenirs…

The Bachovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos.

…and all of a sudden I am back in America???

OK, this is not what one wants to see on the highway – a truck that appears to be coming toward you!  🙂

Up ahead is Burgas…

…but then, as we left the city, the most beautiful rainbows appeared!

A simply perfect way to end a perfect day!

~ Bella

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