Explore Rila Mountain

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Rila is a Bulgarian mountain situated in southwestern Bulgaria and in this mountain range you can enjoy the highest peak on the Balkans- Musala (2.925). Rila is the sixth highest range in the world and the name is believed to be of a Thracian origin meaning a well-watered mountain. It's also famous for the 7 lakes of Rila each with a different shape and fascinating names.  






I haven't been to the lakes so far but I would like to go. Yesterday I didn't manage to get that far but since it was an extremely hot day we decided to go to the mountain for some fresh and cold air. We arrived at Borovetz and went for the Yastrebets gondola lift which is for up to 6 people in it. No idea how exactly six people go in there during the winter with all the backpacks and equipment - guess it's very inly but during the summer it was very hot but still fun. Besides while going up we had an amazing view of the mountain and cities - very beautiful and all those shades of green were simply unforgettable. 

Here is part of the view, nearer to the top of the lift: 


Once we arrived up there the temperature was definitely different. We had a walk for around an hour through different areas with beautiful view and there were moments in which it was extremely hot as well as moments during which it was very cold. After all  -it's a mountain and the weather can change within minutes. At times we were even worried it will be pouring rain but we were lucky! 

And the whole journey was definitely worth it! 

The view we had once we arrived at the lake was amazing: 

This is totally worth the time and effort and brings an amazing experience! in the mountain the feeling is different. Don't get me wrong - I'm not into this and I rarely go to the mountain, I'm the type of person who prefers the concrete jungle we have. However the peace there is just so powerful.... I feel relaxed and part of the Earth. I see the most amazing green colors which I can't see anywhere else. I see a lake with transparent water. And there I can see every stone in the lake. I can see the small fishes which swim relentlessly. I can see how powerful and calm is the mountain and the nature itself.

It's a moment in which I can stay forever. Absolutely alone and forever. 

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