Decided to go ahead and book. So going to Bulgaria next January, the date for beginners and those who haven't skied recently.
Hi Katy
I wish I could join you on the skiing trip to Bulgaria - but I think my skiing years are over.
Back in the late 1970s/early 1980s I went skiing in Bulgaria a couple of times - of course it was a Communist state then and very austere - lots of concrete and soldiers - we ate a lot of chocolate as most meals were potato soup, sometimes topped by flaming cheese on toast! Both soft toilet paper and Levi jeans were used as currency. The resort was not far from Sofia and at the weekend we were joined by the locals - well wrapped up in greatcoats and I remember whole families "tobogganing" on long plastic sheets. The skiing was good - sometimes quite adventurous - once it was necessary to clear a huge crevasse by skiing downhill at speed - as I took off I shut my eyes..........
I have been back to Bulgaria more recently and the change in lifestyle in the cities and resorts is amazing, although sometimes in the countryside it feels like stepping back in time.
The actual ski resort (can't recall the name) at the time was well organised, had an effective lift system with well prepared runs and English speaking instructors - so all these years later it should be excellent! I do hope you have a great time and look forward to reading all about it! Wrap up well 🙂