So, here we are, already in October and I have been feeling a little bit "meh" for a few days now as the realisation of our impending return to the UK has finally kicked in. I don't want to go back, he doesn't want to go back and coupled with two disobedient dogs, the mood in the Bulgaria camp is a little flat.
Due to reasons outside of our control, we are UK bound in a little over two weeks. This really sucks, roll on March! Packing has begun (not that we are going to be taking a lot with us, but there are some things we absolutely must bring back and cannot forget) and as much as we try and stay positive and happy to be here for the remainder of our stay, it bubbles to the surface at times and we both know what the other is thinking. Hugs are the only answer.
Part of me will be glad of the break from the 6.30am starts and feeding those two mutts, but the other part knows I will miss them desperately, the little buggers - how could I not. Look at them!
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| Posing Ralf |
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| Sleepy Ralf |
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| Stroppy Rambo - sick of his name being called for the photo! |
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| Just before he went for a paddle |
At least we know they will be well looked after and most probably spoilt rotten over winter in the kennels we managed to secure for them. Heated, if you don't mind!
Anyway, there are some bright sides. We have been busy with moving, separating and burning wood:
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| Another bonfire |
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| Burn baby, burn |
- entertaining guests (CJC and Fi):
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| CJC |
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| Fi |
- eating out, eating in and generally trying to make the most of our last few weeks, so it's not as doom and gloom as I make out. Well, not ALL the time..
With two more guests due to arrive a few days before we head back, I suppose at least we have something to look forward to. Not quite sure how they'll feel about sharing a double bed though! Hah!
Here are a few random shots of some of the things I will miss:
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| Amazingly camouflaged insects |
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| Surprisingly colourful catepillar - the moth is very drab and dull |
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| Ants - hours of entertainment for me. Love this little blighters. |
Also, some of the sites that have become almost normal, but still absolutely mesmerising:
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| Topless Mr. Mmmmm. :) |
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| Views from the lowest point on th eland - the front gate. |
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| Other side of the valley |
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| Beautiful hillsides |
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| Everywhere you look is just stunning |
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| Skinny bridges to drive across |
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| Birds eye view |
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| Misty mornings, right before the sun burns it off |
And finally, the most important part of this journey. A couple of shots of the bestest man in the world (to me anyway):
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| Bright light, bright light |
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| Hat modelling in Bulgaria - new job |
And with that, I will bid you farewell and goodnight, with some obligatory sun shots. Today's sunrise:
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| Creeping up |
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| View from the gate again. Beautiful. |
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| Through the bushes |
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| Into the mist it goes |
If you are very lucky, you may get to see me over winter at some point.
Over and out, for now!
A x
