Black Sea adventures

A beautiful day greets us and we make the most of our breakfast in the outdoor area by the pool . A real cup of English Breakfast tea today,bliss!Most of the tea to date has been chai, herbal and tolerable without milk but not quite as good as the English model.
We headed off to find the old town and as we thought it was right there under our noses,it is amazing what a wrong turn can do to the days outcomes.
We had a visit to the old port area and found were the cruise boats were and what they were offering . Ten lev for an hours evening cruise so we put that on the plan for later in the day,we planned to see the National Youth Dance Competition too,it was a free show and open to the public . It show cased all the local  folk dances of the regions along with some more modern dances and very entertaining.
The old Roman remains and the unique fishing houses were worth our wait . The old cobbled streets and winding pathway scaled into all sorts of fascinating places . The houses are three stories and the bottom floor was for their fishing gear while living above were the family . The upper floor stretched out over the streets nearly touching the  house across the street . The upper stories are in wood and engraved with symbols to wish the sailors safe passage . There were lots of little chapels here and we found a restaurant overlooking the sea to have a meal tonight before going back for a break from the heat.
Later we went down to the beach and lay in the sun,swam and people watched the afternoon away . Magic,I had to keep pinching myself that I was really there.
Later we went on our cruise out around the coastline and we saw the mussel farms off shore and some of the old fortifications and lighthouses on the headland . The night air was so balmy no wrap required just sit on deck and enjoy the scenery.
Back on shore we had another stroll around the local streets and watched the families enjoy the attractions.
Lots of the places have become guest houses and shop fronts for souvenirs as the town has become a place to visit on the coast but it has a laid back atmosphere and plenty of good relics and things of interest to see,such as an old authentic fishing caravelle housed in a shelter and Roman fortifications under restoration.
We bought some traditional Bulgarian weaving and rose cream from the Balkan Rose stand before heading back for the meal overlooking the bay,lights twinkling and moonshine bathing the beach.
Another lovely day in Bulgaria.