Hexaemeron

John Exarch’s (a medieval Bulgarian scholar, writer and translator) Hexaemeron (Шестоднев) was a captivating read on the Genesis creation: Day 1: creation of light and darkness; Day 2: water and firmament; Day 3: vegetation; Day 4: the celestial bodies; Day 5: animals;  Day 6: humans. The six days do not constitute a reference to periods of time but instead reflect the necessity of expressing the chronological order of creation.

Atelier 313 re-visited

It was years ago I was at Atelier 313 Theatre. The jubilee performance of Tove Jansson’s “‘Late in November” was a bit hard to digest. However, the closing song of Djivan Gasparyan’s “To the river” reminded me of a Kurdish song, heard also years ago. Some theatre performances feel as if taking place in your living room – cosy and not crowded. 

Italy, Apulia 2024

Wonderful trip around Apulia, Italy.

• Bari is charming by night.
• The trulli of Arbelobello are truly amazing. 
• Unforgettable views from around Lokortondo.
• Monopoli’s unique atmosphere captured.
• With the sun Polignano a Mare was not to be missed.

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Lovech

Lovech is one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. Traces of human activities from very ancient times were found in the region, mainly in the caves near the town. Lovely Lovech – a town worth visiting indeed. Photo: the covered wooden bridge at dusk. 

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Plovdiv 2024

I can never get tired of visiting Plovdiv – the second biggest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest centers of European civilization – a contemporary of Troy and Mycenae. A few shots from a long weekend visit – March 2024.

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Planetarium Plovdiv & Bunardjik Hill

Watching “Search for the Edge of the Solar system” at the Planetarium in Plovdiv, housed in the Natural History Museum, was an amazing experience. The night sky, beautiful and mysterious, has been a source of stories and myths since humans exist on Earth. 

Plovdiv is situated on numerous hills. 360 degree panorama from the top of Bunardjik hill. In Roman times it was known as Hercules’ hill. The current name derives from Turkish, meaning spring, beacuse of the numerous springs in the area.