Jen here. We're hearing some pretty epic gaida solos at our dinner by the Black Sea. We're still in Varna, just down the road from our hotel (which did we mention, is walking distance from the beach?) and are being serenaded by some of the finest musicians in Bulgaria. Ramona & I have been dancing around the very long table, careful not to fall off the ledge into the street... Triti Puti, Rachenitsa, Graovsko, Daichovo, Thracian Rachenitsa, and on and on! We also have met up with the Swiss Bulgarian choir, Sedjanka, who are also here. We found a few songs in common -- Ergen Dedo, Brala Moma, Oj mori Kavale, etc.
Earlier today we were interviewed for "Life is Beautiful and Delicious", a cooking show with Uti. We sang a few songs in the park for the camera, and were interviewed one by one about our favorite foods, songs, and dances. We also had a swim in the Black Sea in the morning, which was delightfully cool. Before dinner, we performed in the local square for an audience in the light rain. We were presented with flowers and souvenir gift bags - how nice!
Tomorrow morning, we'll be on Bulgarian National Television from 9:30-10, singing a 30 minute set. If you're in Bulgaria, you should tune in!
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