It has been much too long since I have posted, and these images are from a reasonable while back. Even though I am now in London, I still think back … [Read more...]
Bulgaria Retrospective and Beginning Research
I came to London not long ago and am in the middle of my second week of research and coursework at SOAS, University of London. My time in Bulgaria … [Read more...]
Tahini, the traditional way
While some traditions are fading with time, others are reborn. Tahini production, the sticky paste of the crushed sesame seed, is seeing a resurgence … [Read more...]
Lost villages of Ivaylovgrad
Crumbling brick buildings hidden in the vegetation hint at small settlements that existed during communist times in Ivaylovgrad Province. During the … [Read more...]
Thracian Food Festival
The square in the center of Ivaylovgrad is surrounded by reflections of the town's past. An old Communist Party headquarters has been transformed into … [Read more...]
Castles and Pumpkin Pastry
There are scattered castles and ruins hidden throughout the rocky outcroppings of Thrace. Chunks of marble repurposed into not so recent buildings, a … [Read more...]
From the Rhodopes with a pumpkin
In the far South of Bulgaria lies a stretch of mountains called the Rhodopes. Small villages remain in isolated pockets with dwindling populations. … [Read more...]
Wandering in Panagyuirshte
The town of Panagyurishte sits about an hour and a half east of Sofia and features a variety of important artifacts and buildings related to the April … [Read more...]
Red Barn Art Studio
I had a fantastic time working with Katie at Red Barn Art Studio! It was a blast seeing some of the wonderful art she creates and the glorious space … [Read more...]
Winter Officially Ends
As the tumultuous weather finally subsides, snow melts and photos from the backlog appear that have been forgotten. I enjoy revisiting things months … [Read more...]