Bansko

Bansko is an especially popular ski resort destination in south Bulgaria.



I found myself there during the last days of October, a few days before the opening of the high touristic season.

I took a late evening walk, during a small break.


I came across some eco friendly municipal installations


and some not so friendly "no parking" scribblings


Some houses were still portraying their long-dead owners


while on other walls the elections candidates where displaying their best smiles


In the meantime, autumn was at its peak


with the crispy leaves laying all over the pavements


there is a sample of local door architecture


does anyone know what "malzeb" stands for?


on my way back to my hotel, as the temperature was falling rapidly


the snowy mountain top made quite clear what the main purpose of this resort is


but my attention was drawn to anything but skiing; horses


spooky park paths


and psychedelic mushrooms


the dark fell, with freezing temperatures


and the snowy top was looking even less attractive for the non brave