Day 7 - still in Sofia

Saturday - May 23, 2009

Today we all went out on the town somewhat on our own. We woke up around 5:45, because Kevin's allergies were kicking in, and we were up till 7 with that. We got breakfast around 8:30 to 9:30 which was a wonderful taste of home. Finally got to eat eggs and that made my morning. As my diet changes, I'm quite sure I'll maintain it when I get back to the states. All the veggies begin to really clean ya, and this organic feeling is quite nice.

After breakfast we went on another walking tour of the city - which yet again, was amazing. we went to the the local market and then went to see "the changing of the guards . . . " - it was a lot like the changing of the guards at the Unknown Tomb in Washington, D.C. [ok - so while I was writing my journal this Saturday I fell asleep for 3 hours - so forgive me].

After that we went to a few museums, where I bought some gifts & stuff for my family. I learned a new coffee drink here!! It's a mixture between our version of a machiato and a con Panna. It's a single shot of espresso and whip cream on top. They call it a Vienna and I think I'm going to take this one back to the coffee shop with me. I made one small change to it and added honey, which completely made it wonderful.

For the coffee drinkers out there, I'm still experimenting with a new drink combination called "Nuttin' Honey" - and this may become the base for that drink. It'll be a new special when I get back, so be ready to try this :- )

Also for the coffee drinkers out there - this culture is surrounded by coffee. Everyone drinks the stuff here, and they drink it by the lake full. They are definitely a coffee culture. So Tripp, - maybe you'll want to think about getting Co-Op to come here for a test run!

Ate lunch at some amazing place that treated the drinks like art. I'm quite sure I'll take that back with me. I honestly cannot wait to get back to Americus to work - I have a new found love for being a barista.

After lunch, we went back to hotel and all took naps. The rest of that day / evening will be in Sunday's journal entry.