Melnik, Bulgaria


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Christie is on top of the world! More iPhoto magic. The lighting on this pic was so bad and somehow came back to life Our volunteer guide dog "Black" for the day
The town is surrounded by natural sand pyramids in various forms, resembling giant mushrooms, ancient towers and obelisks
Hiking as usual
Natural sand pyramids everywhere
The reward
Playing with iPhoto is super fun! Reminds me of Alice in Chains album cover back in the day
Oozha boo boo
Outside Rozhen Monastery after long hike up the mountain Black gettin' some holy water
Best wine tasting ever at Villa Melnik under construction Nikola & Didier walked us around their new wine making facility and vineyards Villa Melnik vineyards in the scorching heat
Back of new facility under construction Didier preaching geology knowledge
The crew goes into the wild To pick some fresh grapes off the vine
Broad leaved vine of Melnik grape
Owner Nikola excited to show us broad Melnik leaves vs. other varietals Fresh grapes to go
Wine facility from the vineyard Want some? Got grapes?
Stopped off at a village Rakia distillery. This room was like 150 fahrenheit
Rakia maker with burns all along his back let us taste straight from plastic coke bottles Rakia distiller Locals gathering to see us foreigners
Our "tasting" took place at Nikola's kitchen table And, Didier had tons of knowledge to share about wine making Aplauz is their flagship label
Fresh grapes and cheeses The tasting room
Local Sea Bream  
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Description: Wine country in Southwestern Bulgaria near Greek border. Quaint little town is surrounded by white pyramid mountains
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