I have a cat at home. There are three of them here in winter, including a young one who had his first snowfall here. His […]
Read moreHorse riding
I’d tried horse-riding lessons when I was little, back home in France, but I don’t know why I was traumatised, either by the teacher or […]
Read moreSofia Ballet
Thanks to an invitation from a volunteer here, I was lucky enough to go and see a dance ballet with orchestra and choir. I was […]
Read moreReading books
One activity I particularly enjoy is reading books. Unfortunately, western city life, with its emphasis on consumption and material acquisition, doesn’t leave much time for […]
Read moreCleaning up
Cleaning is a big part of the job here as a volunteer, especially as it’s a community life. It’s no secret, but it’s not the […]
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The Bulgarian mosaic
When I visited the Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, I discovered part of the heritage of the early Christian period. The visit was full […]
Read moreThe meaning behind Martenitsa
Nowadays, Bulgarian people have the tradition of giving martenitsa to others as a symbol of good wishes: luck, health, prosperity… In short, a gesture of […]
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Monthly update January and February
As winter settled in, January and February were months filled with work, creativity and adventure. Whether tending to the orchard, exploring the mountains, preparing martinitsi […]
Read moreUpgrade your cooking
Before I came to Shipka, everything I ate was fried, came in a can or was just junk food. Not to talk about pasta, I […]
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Regenarating Soil
Soil is the foundation of life. In permaculture and regenerative agriculture, soil is not only a medium for plant growth but a dynamic, living ecosystem […]
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