Sofia

Woke to the front door ringing - disaster, we had planned on sleeping in for ages, we didn't even set alarms. I naturally pretended to not hear it so Will got up muaha. The man had to fix something in the bathroom.
Because Will was awake that meant I had to get up. Will facetimed Jess for a bit but Jaxon was a little sooky so we had to say bye after 10 minutes. I emailed my dad to ask if they wanted to skype but same problem as last time - he didn't get the message because he wasn't at the computer :(
I had a shower while we waited to see if he would respond.
The shower is awesome - nice and spacious :)
Only problem is the drainage. I nearly flooded the bathroom. The drain was clogged with hair and I pulled out some long dark hair so I couldn't even blame Will. It was gross. At least it unclogged one hole so it started to drain even if only slowly. I washed my hair - great feeling and it even dried without knotting today woo!
When I got out of the shower I though My parents must have called through cause Will was talking to someone but it was Helen and Bill.
I put some moisturizer on and got dressed. After we were dressed we both realized we probably wouldn't get into the cathedral if we wore shorts.
Gosh it's hot in the sun. We tried to stay in the shade as much as possible. The walk was soooo long D:
The start was beautiful though. We walked through this park. I get the feeling that landscaping isn't a high priority for council funding. This thing was so over grown and lush! The paths were only defined by the lack of trees and nothing else lol.
There was a cute park in the middle though which had gym equipment incorporated into nature so like there was 2 trees holding up a pull-up bar.
We walked past lots of sports things like tennis courts and an abandoned swimming center that was so long abandoned it was quite artistic.
Will got cranky at me for taking so many photos cause a person on a bike supposedly nearly hit me.
I therefore asked permission to take a photo when we saw the most weirdly body shaped person. She had legs for days.
He said yes. Lol her torso was so amazingly disproportionate.
I shouldn't laugh but she looked like a daddy long legs.

So many dandelions. I keep kicking them but really I just want to run through the field with a broom and see what happens.
We walked through another park and this was definitely of a higher standard. There was statue heads, seats and flower beds.
As we were walking we past a stadium and I made a HILARIOUS joke that maybe it's their quidditch stadium and then our Conversation went like this
W: mm maybe that's where he trains
H: the whole team needs to train not just him. Will, they made it to the finals
W: yeah where they versed Ireland.
........
I have never been so proud.
My audiobooks have worn off on him hahahah

We bought a drink cause by this stage we had walked over 5km. I'm enjoying trying all the different Fanta flavors. Today's was peach and I think lychee mix. It was quite sweet.
I then got something caught in my eye. I've never had it this bad before. Normally when something is in my eye I've had to try and make my eye water or move my eye around but my left eye was balling by itself. Tears were dripping everywhere I had to sit down to try get it out.
I don't know what it was but it eventually came out.
Intense.
I took some photos of statues I don't know the significance of then we found a McDonald's to eat in.
Will did a good deed and gave out order code to an old man so he could use the toilet without buying something. Good job William.
The bread was burnt as it has been in every country so far by it was a passable Big Mac.
Once again though, THEY NEED TO PUT SALT ON THEIR CHIPS. I think I'm going to do an Aunty Noeline and keep a salt shaker in my bag.
It's making me cranky.
We then made it to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Woah! It's brilliant! The building is such a statement in what until now has appeared like a run down city.
The colours and shape really make it exquisite.
We took some selfies out front and then went in. Entry is free but it costs 10 Lev (5€) to take photos. We also bought a candle each and didn't communicate it, but both lit them for Pete.
INSIDE WAS SPECTACULAR. I've seen a lot of churches but this one was splendid. I think it being so new and complete probably played a big part.
The church was build to commemorate the soliders from several nations who laid down their life to liberate Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire.
They policed the photo taking rule like ninjas. We think a few people were asked to leave so we ended up paying. We got a ticket and everything which 2 separate people checked. #ninjas
The wall paintings were awesome.
We got more photos outside, then, as it was only 4pm and we had no other plans we decided to go for a walk.
We came across the monument of the unknown soldier which had a lion out front that everyone was getting photos of. I wanted one to so I jumped on. Doubt I was allowed to but someone else did it to soooo...
:)
On our stroll we came across the rememants of a Turkish barracks that was used as a prison for Bulgarian rebels.
I love they have such significant historical stuff in the middle of nowhere, just casually next to some cafe.
There were art markets I wanted to have a look at but Will had to rescue me because when people talk to me I can't be rude so I talk back and end up getting stuck.
We had to leave quickly after the second store due to my incompetence haha
We then came across a building that we both thought looked like the Kremlin. We went to see what it was and turns out it was Moscow's patriarchy Russian Saint Nicholas Church.
Popped in, nothing special. We then saw a sign for some dudes crypt so we thought we would have a look.
First we had to walk over a floor that was in the process of being mopped with our dirty shoes then walked along this corridor type room to get to the crypt at the end which inside had one man and he was in the middle of doing some like voodoo dance to the Crypt. We backed away as quickly and quietly as possible.
It was So Unbelievably Awkward.
We intruded something very private there ha
Ha hahah
We carried on and walked past the archaeological museum which had some remains out front. I love that they have so many left over things they can just pop them out the front in all climates with graffiti artists on the lose lol. If they get destroyed, no biggy.
There were lots of impressive buildings (this section of Bulgaria has really picked up its game)
We kept guessing which one was parliament cause any of them could have Been.
One place he guards in uniform. There uniform is less stupid than Greeces but they still have a big feather on their hats.
We came to this like walking boulevard area lined with cafes and street performers.
We needed to get money out to we found an ATM we were super impressed - the ATM said hi William Pickering and knew to appear in English.

Walking down the boulevard was the most whipped male indervidual I have ever seen in my life. In a pram was his SON which makes his shirt even less acceptable.
It read: My girl is my Queen. With a picture of a crown underneath. The lady he was holding hands with didn't look particularly phyco but she must be. No man would wear that willingly.
I laughed loud.
We kept walking and I saw a man with th most amount of tumors/growth ever. He reminded me of the squid dude from pirates of the Caribbean. It was literal tentacles on half his face. Will said I wasn't allowed to take a sly photo which is fair enough but it was so incredible.
Everyone has Yorkshire terriers or chihuahuas..
The square we walked into was beautiful and full of tulips.
We sat at a cafe and had a drink then walked back down the lane for dinner.
My spag bowl had the taco flavor again D:

The Bulgarians seem nicer than the Greeks but not as nice as the Macedonias.
I like the city city part a lot.
On our stroll home we walked over the bridge with billboards of impacting photos. I was impressed to see gay kisses displayed. I didn't think they were so progressive.
Will walked too quickly so I didn't get to properly take them in but hopefully we cross it again on the tour we plan to do.
2hour walk home booooo.
I plan to message the Bnb guy and ask for tips on the public transport because I refuse to walk it everyday. It's silly.

Europes safety standards are hilarious. We walked past a go kart place with an attached bar. Lol
We stopped at a super market on the way home and bought juice.

Overall I'm liking it, not loving it. I do like the city though, its cleaner more modern and has nice architectural designs.
Looking forward to the tour.
We are soooo happy to be home with our feet up!!
I'm eating some gummy bears and watch Bulgarian Cartoon Network and loving it.

I have only seen a hand few of strays so that's good.
Will is currently talking to himself in the shower?
He tickled me this morning and I fell over in a panic. Not nice.
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