Bulgaria

Beautiful scene from the Boyana Waterfall (Boyanski vodopad) that seems to be taken out of a fairy tale, with only fairies missing. The waterfall is located in one of the most preserved areas of Vitosha, Bulgaria, near the capital of Sofia. With the height of 49 meters is the biggest waterfall in the region. Many many thanks go to Nadezhda for the fantastic postcard ;)

Bulgaria

This card was one of several cards that I've received this week, showing the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria.The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an Orthodox cathedral built in Neo-Byzantine style. It serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia occupies an area of 3,170 square meters  and can hold 10,000 people inside It is the second biggest cathedral located on the Balkan Peninsula after the Cathedral of Saint Sava in Belgrade. Thanks go to Hristiyana this time ;)

Bulgaria

New update and brad new country in my collection! It's not sent from an exotic island, though, but I'm glad to have it in my collection. I am very thankful to Yana who sent me this beautiful view card from Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria!

Shiroka Laka, or Wide Meander in English, is a village in the southern Bulgaria. It is placed in Smolyan Province, in the central Rhodope Mountains, at 1,206 meters above sea level.

 It is known for its authentic Rhodopean houses set in tiers on both sides of the local river, as we can see on the postcard. Beside Rhodopean houses, Shiroka Laka is famous for the kaba gaida, a kind of bagpipes, and kukeri celebration, specila type of carnival.

 From what I've read about Shiroka Laka so far, it sounds like an interesting place. I hope I will be able to visit it in the future. Till then, I will enjoy this great card with beautiful bird stamp :) Thanks, Yana!