At 09.08 we drove to Solnik where Zdravka, a construction engineer from Varna, and Evgueni, together with his wife Roumi, were waiting for us. The building engineer named Svetlana had to inspect the farm to take aim and form an impression of the place. They discussed back and forth in Bulgarian, and Evgueni translated roughly. Rainwater should be collected in tanks under the terrace, which in turn can be used for vegetable gardens etc. After the meeting we had agreed to eat at Baba Radka in Solnik. Evgueni and the lady had not heard of the place and it was exciting to show them this place. They were pleasantly surprised. Furthermore, Will went to the Bird Farm again, when they had not heard of it either. There we were welcomed again. Here we had a coffee and Evgueni learned a lot about Solnik we think. The rakia were set up, so it was obvious that they appreciated the visit.
We took the opportunity to bring several items from the farm back to Byala for storage. Today we also got the sign that we had ordered. This one we have to attach to the gate.

We drove from Byala at 09.00 to be out in time for the meeting with Notary in Varna in connection with Roar having bought the ‘office’ in the complex in Byala. For now it will be used as a warehouse, but eventually we will furnish it into a small studio apartment that can be rented out. In Varna it is not easy to find parking, so today we had to look for a while, so it was well calculated time. It is not nice to be late for such appointments. At Notary there is such a solemn atmosphere, with an interpreter translating from Bulgarian to English. Notary herself was an average lady of about 75 years. Not a smile about that mouth no. Evgueni was obviously there, as he is the seller. We had a meeting in the apartment together afterwards to go through new plans now that the status is being changed from agricultural land to regulated land. This gives greater freedom in terms of building, while at the same time moving the road through the property on the outside.

We didn’t want to go out to dinner today, so we made dinner at home instead.
Roar has put on classical music, the tea lights are lit, the darkness has come, so now it was so cozy here ?

At 9 am Roy, Riikka and the kids left Bulgaria. They were going to London and celebrate Elisa’s 18th birthday.
I was sitting in the garden reading in a book, while Roar walked restlessly around and was bored, but eventually he began to puzzle with the pergola and the plants, and was busy with it for a while.
We were invited to dinner to Vanja and the family, something we were looking forward to. Vanja is a very good chef and it everything so nice and delicate, and not least tastes great.

We got a tour in the garden where they grow many different vegetables. There is a lot of work in such a large kitchen garden, so they are incredibly clever. But then they are also self-sufficient in vegetables over the winter, and they sell the leftover. It is always nice to be together and the evening went fast. A little sad to go for now, it will be some time before we meet again. We also got to taste cherry liqueur from the trees in Solnik, which unfortunately were cut down by a fault of Hydromap. The liqueur was absolutely beautiful ?

Today all of us went on to the beach in Obzor. There aren’t many beach days we’ve had here, so it was lovely. Not easy to find parking in Obzor, as it is a popular place. Especially because of the long beach and that it is easily accessible. We found a parking place we were a little unsure of, but took the chance. We shouldn’t have done that. When Roar went to check, there was set wheel lock on one of the car deck. Kr 100.- in fine. Not exactly the biggest fine, but we just had to look for new parking place before eating at Hotel Dukov.

Today we had a nice morning at the pool before all of us went to Solnik, where we had an appointment with those who run the poultry farm in Solnik.
We wanted to show the nice birds to our guests. Took a stop on the road to take pictures by the sunflower meadow. We had a great time there in the yard where we bought coffee, soda and water. It resulted in some toilet visits before returning. Riikka was unlucky when the door lock wouldn’t open again. There we were without an interpreter, but we manage to guide the owner to the place and the problem gradually became self-explanatory. The owner took a phone to call for some help, but the door was and remained locked. Luckily there was a small window on the toilet, and since Riikka is a slim lady, we got her out through the window. Roy and Roar lifted her out. What a vision. I just had to take some pictures of the session. Riikka took it all in a good mood and we were allowed to post a picture on the blog.

Afterwards we went Solnik Garden so that they could see how it looks. There they were harvesting the grain with large machines. There is activity in the area and it is good we think.
The evening was spent in a cozy restaurant, before strolling home and taking the night. You get sleepy after a long day in Bulgaria. Both the sea air and the early dark evenings have some significance.