27, 28 & 29th June 2009 click to enlarge photo; "back" to return.
A complicated traffic junctions |
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Sofia is close to the Mountains |
Not much traffic here |
Tourist and worshipers listening to Greek orthodox sung Mass, no photographs allowed! Didn't deter American tourists.
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Towards the Palace of Culture |
The only working Mosque, in which Helen wore an all-over hood & cloak, cost 4lev |
Sofia herself on a column with owl for wisdom |
(Ex Communist) Party Headquarters |
An Edwardian Building |
The Indoor market |
The rear view of some flats |
Sofia is a Spa with medicinal water where some wash themselves. |
Drinkers enjoying an "erotic" drink. |
Orange seems a popular colour. |
Can I sell you something? |
Repro paintings Market |
Having a chat and a smoke |
The Russian Church |
Correct translation?
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Street Scene |
The Morning After? |
In deep thought |
A Pavement Cafe |
Heroes remembered |
Beer drinkers
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Roman Church surrounded |
The grandiose University building. |
An older Tram
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Quiet side street |
The Poster Collection Curator |
The to be restored Turkish Baths |
Cleaning Windows |
Helen & Friends |
Urban Yucca |
Graffiti. |
Urbanzoo? |
Homemade Bread for sale |
Local Bobbies |
Posing for posterity |
Recorder player in the Park |
Flower Stall and proud owners |
Did you bake them? (Home made bread rings) |
Hanging out |
Window Shoppers |
Changing the Presidential Guard |
Roma begging for cigarettes
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Embroidery and Lace Market
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Wide Boulevards |
A popular stall at the Flea Market |
The Bike Repairers market |
The National Theatre
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I think my shopping is done |
Opera Director honoured. |
Sunday Socialising |
Would you like to buy a posy? |
Fountain in front of the palace |