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| Jordi & Jeni |
Our time here in Palamartsa has been used in helping our hosts, Jeni and Jordi. Megan has been making dresses for their wedding in July. She has made one bridesmaid’s dress, one for the maid of honour, and one for Viv, Jeni’s mum.
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| Sewing Lady |
Whilst Meg has been sewing, I have been mostly decorating, but when the weather has been good I have done some work in the garden.
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| Painter man |
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| Leo |
The two J’s are involved in buying, selling and renovating the houses here in Palamartsa. Jeni has contact with the local people here who want to sell, usually the houses are very run down and been in the family and when the older generation die, the younger decide to sell. You can buy a house for less than £10K with land for a veg garden and outbuildings for chickens etc. Jordi is a plumber and electrician and works with the local tradesmen to improve the houses, which are bought by mostly Brits. The two of them work In the local economy and think in Lev rather than Pounds or Euros. In comparison to the UK things are generally cheaper, but working and being paid at local rates evens it all out.
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| Louis |
They are so busy their ‘helpers’ from Helpx improve their home and help them function from day to day. Whilst we have been here we have seen the culmination of helpers’ efforts by painting and moving them upstairs into their own bedroom leaving the downstairs room as a sitting room.
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| Dresses for the wedding |
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| Mau |
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| Ava |
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| Zena (warrior princess) |
Here is a link to the houses for sale in Palamartsa -
https://picasaweb.google.com/lioappletree
Good to hear about what you have been doing and to see pics of you both. STill struggling with new technology here!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a great time - must be really satisfying to really make a difference. Also, I'm guessing you can't be missing PJ too much, there seems like an abundance of kitties! Miss you both xx
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are kept busy and enjoying life in Bulagaria. Cute pussies.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you are at least being put to work. Sounds like you are still having fun.
ReplyDeleteHad a quick look at the houses - You should have taken your car - traded it for a house at these prices.
Mike