A wonderful visit

I sat down to write this update on Tuesday evening but then took myself to bed at 8pm so now it is Wednesday morning and I'm going to try get this done now before work.

Wardy and Rosie playing football

At the kebab shop, Rosie refused to smile hah!

One troop of dancers at the dance festival

More of the dancers

More awesome dancing

Every group was given a gift

Wardy calling home

My mate arrived for his visit very late on Friday after a bit of a terrible journey down from Sofia involving getting lost then having a puncture however he did arrive safe and Rosie was very happy when she woke on Saturday and he was here. There was lots of playing and excitement before we headed into town for a kebab at my Dad's old favourite kebab shop for lunch. After that we walked round the corner to the community centre where a Folk Dance Festival was being held. It was awesome. Angela took Rosie home about an hour into the show as she was getting tired but I stayed with my friend until the end and we had a great time. After that we walked home, stopping for a beer, and then it was time for food and then book time and bed. A great day all around.

Rosie walking with Wardy

She's the true ruler

Rosie on top of the tower

Having fun at the restaurant

Sunday was another awesome busy day. Wardy, Rosie and I jumped in Thomas and drove up to Perperikon mid morning for the traditional tourist trip. This is actually the first time Rosie has done this walk. She was very good, walking almost the entire way up and down, and having a lot of fun looking at the ruins and generally being good. Wardy was also impressed with the site (and sight) and it was a great success. On the way back we stopped for lunch at our favourite restaurant before heading back for a sleep. We went out again in the evening to another restaurant for dinner which was awesome but I seem to have not taken any pictures.

Sat chilling on our top bank

A friendly bull up at our other property

The house is still standing... just...

Having a lovely meal out again

A really fun game of Snake - The Board Game

I took Monday off to spend time with Wardy. It wasn't the nicest start to the day so we relaxed for a bit but as it cleared we went for a walk around the land and sat on the little bench on the top bank looking at the view for a fair while, and also playing with the dogs. The workmen did come in but had to leave early again for a family situation which is why I didn't update the blog on Monday. After our relaxed morning we headed over to the other property we have in the mountains and had a really lovely time up there. It was super relaxed with lots of sitting and looking at the view and just enjoying the peace, quiet and tranquility. On the way home from there we were able to collect Rosie from school and she loved me and Wardy doing that! In the evening we went to another awesome restaurant for dinner and then in the evening Wardy and I played some board games in the evening before it was time to head to bed. Another great day.

Starting to dig and clear for holes

Footing ready for cement

Painting the uprights

Rebar gets painted

Over the weekend sadly we lost one of our chickens to an eagle; Monday morning I'd told Bekir to switch over to putting some mesh over the whole of the chicken run and they had gone out to buy supplies before having to rush off as I've said. Therefore yesterday they were in the chicken enclosure once more, this time measuring out and digging holes to put columns into. With a load of holes dug they pivoted to painting the metal with anti-rust paint so today (as I'm typing this in the morning) they can start the cement work and fitting the poles in place. Hopefully this job doesn't take too long as it is starting to get cold and damp for working outside.

So there it is. The men are in already for today and it is a cold and foggy start so I'm doubly gutted they are having to work outside. Hopefully it'll not take long. Thanks for reading, back this evening!