Visited the Pantheon of the Revivalsts. According to the English brochure, which was given to me "as a gift" by the curator, this is a nations temple-ossuary for 453 activists of the Bulgarisn National Revival, some of who are natives of Ruse. It was unveiled 28 February 1978 on the occasion of the centenary of the liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman yoke.
And not to forget the ever present Baba Tonka. According to the brochure " a well-merited respect is also paid to the worthy Obretenovs family, to which belonged the admirable Grandma Tonka. She used to hide revolutionaries away in her house, participated in the struggle against the Greek clergy, and acquired almost mythological traits, thus becoming a symbolic mother of Bulgarian freedom.
And here we have Baba Tonka. Lovely name!
Down by the river a statue I passed every day. Just liked it, reminded my of my childhood.
Much excitement on the river today because of the International Danube Tourist Regatta which has been stopping at Ruse since 1966.
There must be about 100 people with their kayaks camping on the shore. Apparently they start in Germany (do not know where) and end in Sulina.
Some of the beautiful houses they write about.
Could not resist taking a photo of this gentleman with the largest moustache I have ever seen.
And Carl arrives in Ruse tomorrow!
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