Sofia Day 1

I have 3 full days here so am exploring. I have Google maps so won't get lost!
Breakfast is really good here and I'm getting it with my booking which is a good way to start the day!
Money changer first. Then a wander
someone famous - don't know who. No English on signs here.
these were cute and near a playground
a gardener measuring. Note the strings.
the National Theatre.
another playground for me!
i thought I was in a posh shop but it was only this.
i did like this colour but the jumper was was rubbish.
a cute restaurant
the mall in the daytime
maybe immigration!
National Palace of Culture - a very large building!
helping a friend
such a beautiful colour.
this is an Orthodox church near my hotel. St Nedelya.
so beautiful inside. Murals over so the walls. Beautiful windows.
I read about a woman's market so went off too find it.

https://www.pazari-vazrajdane.com/jenski-pazar/

On the way
the last mosque left in Sofia. - Banya Bashi from Otterman rule.
it wanted to play.
along the way.
And then I came to the market. The most amazing place. You could get anything here.
not sure what this is!
so much variety.
back to my old haunt for another drink.
Fascinating watching women sweeping. I've seen lots of them. It seems it's a very low paid job but at least it's money! 
and there she is again.
my walk for the day! Plenty of steps.





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