Pirin hiking — day 4
Negotiating rocks on way down from Lake Moratovo
The fine weather and my Pirin hiking continues.
Whilst Perun was the Thracian god of thunder and lightening, and giving the name to Pirin. Our UNESCO designated World Heritage Site is serving up some memorable moments for those joining our free guided hiking days
Hiking in the Pirin
Yesterday it felt good escaping the 33 degree C heat of the Razlog valley. Another friendly group join me in the mountains. I decided on a route which is mainly easy going but with some steeper rocky sections to take the breath away.
I am a little ashamed to admit, but I boasted that the effort will be more than rewarded with the views.
They were not disappointed.
The destination, Moratovo Lake looked perfect in glistening sunshine. We stopped, snacked and eventually it was time to go down again.
Picture taken: 7th August 2013. Pausing for pictures, hiking in the Pirin
Our four hour hike ended at my favourite mountain summer restaurant. Located below Vihren hut, in fact just 300m from Bunderitsa hut. This year it’s the place for a beautiful pepper, tomato and cheese salad that is the star. Washing it down with a cool beer my fellow hikers a little tired buy happy.
The bill: only around 10 lv.
Other events and activities
It’s the annual Jazz Fest from today, 8th until the 13th.
The Good Beer Show is Saturday 10th August
Free guided hiking starts again on Sunday 11th July
Bansko Opera Fest; 30th and 31st August
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