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Oozes of water and ample of grainy sand and exhilarating time in Sitges Beach Barcelona

May 13, 2010 Southern Europe
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Those crisp white shirts, tie and trousers, Man that’s extremely choking out our free spirit and working even in weekends is crime and people who make us do that are devil and fiends and they are absolutely horrible and atrocious. But at last we had a Sunday off, I mean a HOLIDAY (actually Barcelona is completely shut down on Sundays so not big deal, oh this shit ass, god damn boss to give us off!)

We really didn’t wanna spend that “Thank god it’s SUNDAY” in Barcelona especially since this is the city where they had caged us and imprisoned us (Prison formal clothes and no beer!) and we really had to go out somewhere else we will burnout and freak out and may be we go crazy and bang the head of the boss on to his Apple Mac.

And then on Sunday we packed some minimal thing in a backpack, rented a car (Land Rover and not Merc!) and we went to Sitges to check out its beach and have great beach-y day (not bitchy day!) which is one hell of a beautiful small resort town, which was 20 miles south from this Barcelona.

Sitges beaches barcelona
We had our sight on for its wonderful beach only though when we entered this small but attractive town though, winding through its narrow streets we head towards the vast sand and sea. Even the bare clothes on our body were shredded as soon we entered the beach. We just ran throwing out sandals and slip-ons and whoa! diving into the clam water which was at least not calm after we came and kind of noise and hullabaloo we were making. And definitely it was good to look at those bare-chested and hunks in swim shorts showing off their butts and abs. Wow we exclaimed to a smarty who looked so much like Johny Depp, he was so cute and awesomely sex-inspiring guy.

We had brought some chilled bear can’s that we drunk and also went for martini’s in near by shack where again a cool looking dude was serving it! I really found all those people really hot and stud’s who were not in crisp shirts. Man you like to see some skin too especially those toned abs and well fit body with some minimal chest hair look sexy as they come dripping out from the sea.

Swimming was fun and even sun bathing and getting our skin breath some fresh breeze by the sea was feeling cool. Even this grainy sand was feeling superb it got stuck to our sexy legs (those sexy legs are mine so that you don’t miss this!)

Sitges beach

We played volley ball, Frisbee and most important we just had freaking fun there. we tried out the new sarong’s, hates and those shell and beads necklace that we bought and got our body massaged from a local there, especially that boy who did was cute (you know why!). We even put on flowers in our hair and then we even did belly dance for the guys along with us, with music blaring on from our boombox. It was actually fun when these guys picked us up and ran a race and the one who came last had to throw themselves in water but in last we all threw ourselves in water and took a swim.

The beach was full of people lounging on chairs, or on their towels, some kids playing with beach ball, mommies and papa’s trying to get some romance by that time.

There was a talk of going to this very good museum Cau Ferret which is has a good curious collection but we really didn’t wanna see something like that but still we went to the church Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla which is some seventeenth century church and which is kind of emblem to Sitges. As this church was near by we went there to see its magnificence and pray for success of this project that we all were working so hard for. This was the only time where we were actually serious and sober but as soon as we were back on beach bloody hell we all just loosened and went berserk and completely bananas as we had so much fun.

Church Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
The beach had a all fun and superb vibes and the beach was vibrant with people, all lively and bouncy with such mixed crowds, the place is even gay friendly though all of us were straight, the place had charm which could make any sad man become merry and happily shout and have fun.

There was this fun thing people did on beach that is making some sand sculptures, and really it was an art, sculptures were elaborate and simply good. There was this sculpture of snake charmer, some musical instruments and so much, and we even tried it. I just made … let that go we did some exotic and erotic sculptures that we all laughed on.

We had ice-creams at Farggi, its very famous out there and you can see its stalls every where, along with had some quick dinner before we heading back to Barcelona. Though Sitges Beach Barcelona has great and is a very happening place for its nightlife. We could not stay back much though we  wanted to as we had to be back next day in that dreaded office in that boss cabins, in those formals pantsuits. So we didn’t risk a hangover but this simply superb day at beach for these day trippers was just absolutely amazing and as one of the best time out on beach.

Farggi

Cross the foaming river Rilska to arrive at the Rila monastery

January 18, 2010 Eastern Europe
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The best- acknowledged of monasteries across Bulgaria, famous for its structural design as well as mountainous surroundings, Rila accepts a stable stream of tourist, a number of whom arrive at the city during an expedition from the city of Sofia. You can delight Rila city as a single day trip from the capital-city if you reserve a coach trip with any of the travel agent in Sofia city, or take a trip with the bus service which is served on a daily basis, during the summer season.

The only road that leads to the Rila Monastery travels on top of the fluffing Rilska River, fed by a number of springs from the neighboring mountains, which are enclosed with beech as well as pine trees under the peaks speckled with snowfall. Even today there is a conspicuous wisdom of loneliness, as well as it is simple to observe why or John of Rila or Ivan Rilski selected this valley to run away from the feudal life’s savagery as well as the tolerance of the well-known monasteries towards the conclusion of the 9th century. The present groundwork, at a distance of 4km from unique hermitage that belongs to John, was raided throughout the 18th century as well as repairs for the same had barely begun when the entire arrangement blazed down in the year 1833. Its renaissance was offered as a spiritual as well as nationalistic duty: community donations transferred in all through the preceding century, as well as the eastern building was constructed as lately as the year 1961 to exhibit the assets.

Rila monastery in Bulgaria

Fortified by the powerful walls, the Rial monastery has the exterior manifestation of a citadel, even though subsequent to the western gate this thought is canceled by the attractiveness of the internal areas, which even the masses could not ruin. elegant arches on top of the flag stoned square hold up tiers of simple cells, and flight of stairs come up to top floor terraces which observed from the downside resembles an outspread petals of a flower.

Rila Monastery tours

Valiant red colored stripes as well as black and white checks examples liven up the frontage; complementary with the Sombre mounts at the back and producing synchronization between the Church as well as the cloisters inside. Splendidly colored frescoes cover underneath the portico of the monastery cathedral and envelop a great deal of its central region. The iconostasis is predominantly marvelous, approximately 10 m broad and enclosed by a throng of complicated carvings as well as a golden leaf.

Next to the cathedral is Tower of Hrelyo, the solitary left over building from the 14th century. Cauldrons, which were on one occasion utilized to arrange food for the pilgrims, take up the kitchen on the land floor of the northern section, where the dust covered ceiling has the silhouette and consistency of a colossal nest that belongs to the termite. Things are in additional wholesome on the floors which are on top where the simple cafeteria as well as several of the paneled visitor rooms are kept open for examination. The ethnographic assortment (daily kept open from 8 am–5 pm) is famous for its silverware as well as carpets, whilst below the eastern section there’s prosperity of the stuffs in the assets (daily kept open from 8 am–5 pm). These take account of icons as well as medieval Gospels, Rila’s license from Tsar Ivan Shishman, recorded on the leather also sealed with the help of gold in the year 1378, and a diminutive cross prepared by the at some point in the 1970s by the monk Raphael. Enclosing above 1 500 individual figures, all the range of a rice grain, Raphael required almost 12 years to carve out the cross with the help of a needle, and priced him his sight.

Tower of Hrelyo

For refreshments, appetizing bread is available at the bakery, which is placed just in the front of the eastern gate of the monastery. The bakery is completely managed by the monks. For additional ample meals, the hotels as well as restaurants at Rilets and Tsarev Vrah are more preferable to the various channels close to the monastery gateways, which from time to time charge the wandering foreigners more than required. Nightlife in the city is quite limited to the luxurious bar located in the regions of Rilets, where there is from time to time a disco treat.

St Alexander Nevski Cathedral Church Sofia Bulgaria

December 10, 2009 Eastern Europe
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Travel to St Alexander Nevski Cathedral church (Hram-pametnik Aleksander Nevski) is fabulous experience.

It is located in Sofia the capital of Bulgaria. It is built in Neo-Byzantine style it is a cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. It is one of the symbols of Sofia and major tourist attractions. It has the area of 3170 meters and capacity of 5,000 people inside. It has a gold plated dome which is 45 meters high with a bell tower of 50.52 meters. It has 12 bells with total weight of 23 tons and there are two bells which have the highest weigh of 12 and 10 tons. The interiors of this church are decorated with Italian marble with different colors. The holy church has prayers written in it which is called as Lord’s Prayers with thin gold letters. Brazilian, Onyx, Alabaster are the other materials which are used in it. It is a cross domes basilica which shows the central dome.

Cathedral Church Sofia Bulgaria

The construction of this cathedral church was started in the year 1882 it was built in the honor of Russian soldiers who gave their lives in Russo-Turkish War of 1877 to 1878 and after this war Bulgaria got free from Ottoman rule. The foundation stone was laid and built between 1904 and 1912. It was designed by Alexander Pomerantsey followed by Alexander Smirnov and Alexander Yakovlev and taken as a starting project by these people in the year 1884-1885 but it got changed by Pomerantsev. The construction design and decoration was finished in the year 1898 with the help of team from Bulgaria, Russia, and Austro-Hungarian. There are many other European artists, architects and workers who helped in the compellation of this Cathedral church. All the lighting fixtures and marble parts are created in Munich while the gates are manufactured in Berlin in Karl Bamberg’s factory in Vienna and got shipped from Venice.

There are several incidents took place to give name to this holy church. Sts Cyril and Methodius Cathedral was the name given to this church in the year from 1916 to 1920. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral name was given to it on 12th September, 1924. There is a National Art Gallery inside the Cathedral Crypt of the museum of Bulgarian icon. This museum has the largest collection of Orthodox icons in Europe. The church is surrounded with many more sights of visit like St. Sofia Church, The Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, The National Gallery of Foreign Art, The Bulgarian Parliament, a park in the honor of Ivan Vazov, a flea market.

National Gallery of Foreign Art

Sofia is capital of Bulgaria and one the largest city in Bulgaria with the demography of 1.4 million people making it 12th largest city of Europe. It is located in the west side of Bulgaria at the down foots of Mount Vitosha. It is one of the economic, cultural, and administrative and a major educational centre of Bulgaria. It is one of the oldest cities of Europe which has a history of 7000 years. The unique feature of this state is that it has got different names in different period of time and its odds and ends can bee still seen in the modern city.

How to Reach

There are many flights available on daily basis, the domestic flights fly between Bulgaria, Sofia and Black Sea coast. Bulgaria Air has a daily flight service from Varna and it also flies between Sofia and Burgas. There are two or three daily flights available between July and September. If you prefer to go by train than the Central Train Station is one of the best options to travel which is very convenient which also has the glance of old architecture. There are many facilities for the tourists like post office, hotels and cafes. Traveling around Sofia through road way is also very comfortable many travel agencies provide regular bus services for the tourists at a reasonable rates, which even go through long routes up to Istanbul, Paris, Rome, and some cities of Germany.

Spring season is the best time to visit Sofia and to get enjoyment of this picturesque city. The climate at this time is good to visit the sites and other cultural places of the city. This is basically the peak season of the city. The summer from mid June to early September is the time to get pleasure of festivals in the city. Summer is a good season to get the enjoyment of the Black sea Coast. If you tour Bulgaria then September is one of the best months. Sofia is known as the green city and it can be seen in the autumn with large amount of fruits, vegetables, and greenery everywhere around the city. Rainfall is high in the mountains and in winter season throughout Bulgaria where you will also observe heavy snowfalls.

Where to stay

There are many hotels available in Sofia suitable for all budgets. Sofia is the capital and a big city where you will get good hotels and accommodations. Business hotels, family hotels, and luxury hotels are also available on reasonable rates. However there are no restrictions on stay and hotels in Sofia. There are many package tours available for tourists which also provide the facility of accommodation for the tourists in Sofia. Resorts are also available on the Black Sea coast. There are many foreign companies which offer best packages and tours to tourists. The currency is Bulgarian Lev which is Pegged with Euro, 1 Euro is equal to 1.955 BGN, which you will easily get through exchange offices and banks while some of these offices are also open on weekends.

Sofia hotel

There are many attractions in Bulgaria depending on the age of person from a senior person to children every one can have an enjoyable tour Sofia there is Rural tourism, Sports, Golf, Haunting, Sea creation, Cultural and some Business destinations which include:-

  • National Assembly of Bulgaria
  • Sofia University

Sofia University

  • Bulgarian Academy of Science
  • National Palace of Culture
  • Central Military club
  • National Museum of History
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