Weekly Photo Challenge: Treat

Location: Rila Monastery, Kyustendil, Bulgaria
 
It’s always special to go to places you’ve never been before. I consider visiting the Rila Monastery in the Kyustendil Province of Bulgaria to be one of them. Located up in the Rila Mountains, it was founded in the 10th century by the hermit, Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD) or John of Rila, who eventually became the patron saint of Bulgaria.

 
The accommodation at the monastery fit right in the “what you see is what you get” category. There was no clock, TV, or internet connection to remind you of the outside world. I had to make my own bed which made noise when I lay on it. For somebody who couldn’t keep still, it was very challenging to be quiet and avoid disturbing the monks staying on the floor above. It was obviously not designed for honeymooners. In addition, the blanket was coarse, thick, and heavy but provided enough warmth during the night.

 
I found the food to be a real treat, though. For dinner, I had salad, soup, a choice of either grilled pork neck or trout for the main course, and cheese cake and coffee for dessert. From the above picture, you could see what I chose for the main course. After dinner, I went straight to bed full and contented and slept soundly to the sound of the nearby Riska river.

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