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May 1827 2013 (10 days)

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Church LeshtenThe small church of Leshten
Church interiorThe beautiful interior of the church in Leshten
Locking the doorBefore I realise it Im alone with the key in the church I decide to lock up
Inhabitants of SkrebatnoInhabitants of Skrebatno
Street scene SkrebatnoThe house construction in Skrebatno
Kanina Gorge ridgeA walk along the ridge of the Kanina Gorge
King of the worldThe viewpoint over the valley
Sitting quietlySitting quietly on an overhanging rock outcrop
Rickety bridgeThe bridge over the brook is completely rotten
Approaching villageWe enter the village of Kovachevitsa
Narrow streetsThe narrow streets of Kovachevitsa
Dilapidated housesMany houses in Kovachevitsa are uninhabited and dilapidated
Old carAn old car in Kovachevitsa
Stacked stonesA wall of a house in Kovachevitsa
ChimneysStone chimneys on the houses in Kovachevitsa
Valley walkThe hike through the valley back to Leshten
Bridge in valleyBeneath the bridge a mountain stream flows into the valley
Farm workersMuch of the farm work is done by hand
LeshtenThe traditional houses of Leshten
Roof constructionThe slate tiles covering the roof
Ivans chapelThe chapel in the forest where Ivan Rilski had retreated
Cave of IvanA small staircase leads to a narrow passage in the cave
Free of sinsAnyone who can leave Ivans cave through a small opening is immediately freed from their sins
Holy waterThe holy water at Ivans cave near the Rila Monastery
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