Bulgaria is a relatively new destination for us. After protracted negotiations, the country was admitted into the European Union on January 1st, 2007. We can expect to see the country up its gear to bring itself into alignment with EU standards. We've made two brief visits to Sofia recently and had wonderful experiences with the friendliness and hospitality of the people. Our albums cover our exposure to Sunny Beach, the World Heritage site of Nessebar, Varna, Queen Marie's Palace and Balchik, the ancient capital of Veliko Turnovo, the amazing Rila Monastery and Sofia.