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Rest in peace Fred!

Here's a photo of my son Marty, holding a picture by VT member PALS. Please, visit his pages and see whether you can help with his art project!

edit: last week (July 2010) I received an email that Fred passed away. Although it's sad news, the positive thing is that now Fred is free to move wherever he likes. And his many friends around the world are spreading his spirit and art.
Thank you, Fred, for being such an inspiration!

Time flies

Yes, time flies! Marty is now 9 (May 2012)

Yes, time flies and I realized I haven't updated my intro in a long long time. Haven't been travelling much lately. With just 20 days annual leave, I never seem to have enough time...

The King

It's hard being a prince:)
Marty at the National Galery for Foreign Arts, exhibition of traditional Japanese weapons and armour, October 2009.

Birthday!

Birthday boy Marty on his 4th birthday, 5 May 2007

Marty also loves getting mail, and is curious to see the postcards, stamps etc. found in your mailbox. Since his fourth birthday I started preparing a fresh collection of animal, map and national costume/aboriginal postcards to give on his birthday. What a fun way to learn about the world!

Postcard collection

Latest arrivals(left) & Bulgarian stamps(right)

When I was a kid, before the internet era, I used to have a lot of penpals, mostly from the USSR and Eastern Germany (it was during the Communist Era, and besides I studied Russian and German in primary school). Now these two coutries don't exist any more, but I still keep some of the letters and all postcards, and the stamps wtith the images of Lenin, Marx, Brezhnev...
Since then, my postcard and stamp collection has grown and now there are also VT members helping me enlarge it. Thank you very much! Click on the links to view postcards from VT members Europe , UK, GermanyEuropeII, Asia , Asia II
Americas, USA, Africa
On pic, last week arrivals and a small part of my stamp collection. If you want to see some Bulgarian stamps, click here
Favourite postcard themes:
Capitals
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Historical places
Castles, Palaces, Landmarks, etc.
Rock Formations, National Parks, etc.
In the 21st century, I use my computer every day, but still I love real books, real letters/cards with real stamps and handwriting...
VT, although virtual, is more real than most 'places' on the Internet, wtih real people and real personal experiences. I don't own a single travel guide but I enjoy reading members' tips because they not only tell you about a place but also how it made the author feel about it. On top of that, since I'm too lazy to keep a real diary in my awful real handwriting, VT allows me to bring back, organize and record some memories. That's why I appologize if some (or most) of my tips are more personal and less practical. I will try to include some more practical information too...

Here's my fridge and small collection of fridge magnets.
That's what's on the fridge. Items always present in the fridge: Number one, always, youghurt (as most Bulgarians)! Number two: fruity youghurt.
Number three: drinking yoghurt:)

Melnik, Bulgaria
An unforgettable place, a must-see in Bulgaria, the small historic town with its museums, famous wine and Bulgarian Revival architecture, surrounded by the Melnik Pyramids, impressive rock formations. Each step you take on the path to the Rozhen Monastery offers a new breath-taking .. Check out my Melnik and Rozhen pages.

The sea, the sea

Burgas, August 2008

I was born in a sea-side city, I love the sea, going to the beach, swimming was the first sport I practiced and my favourite, what else can I say... Whenever I go abroad, I like to go to the local beach and take a swim in the sea/ocean,
This is the beach we go to most often in Burgas, it's 15 min. walk from my parents' place.
Black Sea coast places:
Burgas
Varna
Sozopol
BurgasRegion

Intro Updated May 10, 2012
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TheTravelSlut May 2, 2012 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for the Happy Birthday wishes Christina...!
riorich55 Apr 7, 2012 at 5:36 PM Report Abuse

Hi Christina, It's been a few years since we exchanged postcards with one another. My wife and I are getting ready for another trip to Europe at the end of the month. France, Italy, Spain and the UK. How old is your son now? We had our one daughter get married last September and our middle son is getting married in October this year. Grandkids next!!
Edla Mar 27, 2012 at 6:34 AM Report Abuse

Marty is SOOO grown up!! :)
I see Bulgaria is not part of Schengen!!! Noooo!!:(:( I'll be in europe in August! was hoping to do a quick hello or something :)
mizzzthanggg Mar 7, 2012 at 11:51 PM Report Abuse

Christina!! Belated thank you for my birthday wish, which goes to show I haven't logged on for months :)
Suet Jan 20, 2012 at 3:51 AM Report Abuse

hehe puppies certainly keep you on your toes! training is fun and he has already learned to *sit* hahah
goutammitra Jan 9, 2012 at 7:59 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the wishes Christina!! How are you? I am developing Kashmir pages, pl have a look when you get time.
starship Dec 25, 2011 at 1:20 PM Report Abuse

Dear Christina, thank you for the lovely Christmas card and stamps. I particularly liked the Russian stamps because of their shape and scenes. Please forgive me for not sending cards this year. After the first of the year, I will hopefully send you some as well. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Best wishes always!
takla73 Dec 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM Report Abuse

thank you for my birthday and new year greeting
Greeting from Alexandria Egypt TAKLA
HORSCHECK Dec 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM Report Abuse

Christina, belated happy birthday from Germany.
wroclawiak Dec 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM Report Abuse

Best birthday wishes. May all your dreams come true!