What a good choice for our rest and relaxation phase,Sozopol offers much variety and interest for travellers and we enjoyed our stay here, maybe even wishing we had been able to extend it to take advantage of the coastal trips available on the Black Sea and more time on the beach.
Our day started early because we had to catch the 9.15 am train to Burgas from Plovdiv and being worry warts we needed to check out the railway station to find out how to book tickets . It is quite a big station with very little English signeage to help out so having time to check it out was important . We were a bit early but met an American traveller, Zander who like us was going to Sozopol so we shared our life stories and then passed in the night as he was staying out of the town near a beach resort . That is the way of this travel mode,meet and greet, enjoy and move on, never to be seen again.
Out train trip was uneventful although all Bulgarians we met were disparaging of the rail system,the equipment was pretty old,covered in graffiti and rather unloved looking but it worked and we arrived too find the bus to Sozopol left at a bus station nearby so a quick transfer and we were on our way,another 40 minutes down the coast before we arrived in the old seaside resort town.
We found our hotel quite easily,charming and very hospitable hosts made us welcome and we were unpacked and away! Our rooms were fresh and the beds made up with yellow and white towels and spreads so looked sunny and inviting the minute we opened the door.
The hotel had outdoor seating,a pool and lovely plantings around the grounds all giving a shady haven after a day in the sun . It is very warm here so sitting outside until late is a treat rather than an obligation.
Lots to see and do here . The vibe is evident the minute you walk down the street . Lots of tat too but all part of the atmosphere . I paddled my feet in the Black Sea and promised myself a swim tomorrow . We explored the market area where all the food stalls were located and went for a walk to find the old town but got hopelessly lost and spent about three hours walking around the headland looking at opulent houses,interesting but not any different than anywhere else in the world really.
By the time we found our way back it was getting dark and time for tea so we went and sat in the market and ate take away kebabs and watched the revellers prepare to party the night away . There was music and festivities on every block but no evidence of unsafe stuff so we just enjoyed being part of it.
Sleep was on the agenda so we returned to our lovely room and hit the sack.
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