Cats, good books, AI, and religious walking in the city of Sofia
There’s a difficult choice when planning a spa trip to Velingrad. In case you go on a work day, the pool would mostly be empty but the food choices would be limited. The photo above was taken on a Thursday. Same place a day later would be very full of people but the food options would be great.
I’m not sure which is better. I kind of like the empty pool when I’m there but then I get hungry.
This is the 4th book of the series for the round former battle mage Thraxas and his fierce friend Makri. I reviewed the first one here and then read #2 and #3. Part 4 felt like the best and most balanced of all. It is the best mystery and the one with the least battles. Still zero drama.
Thraxas is invited to an Elven island to help with a murder case. Elves have no crime and no detectives. Murder on their island is a big thing. Asking questions, on the other hand, is not appreciated. On top of it, it looks like people are under some kind of spell, the murderess is inadequate, and the high elves do not drink beer.
From a character development point of view, have a chance to learn about Makri’s Orkish kendoka origins. She will wield some wooden swords this time.
Something makes my name difficult to say and hear. English speakers tend to confuse it with a random Russian last name, the Greek Vasilij, or Vaseline. Bulgarians improvise around it, surprised when they hear it.
On the photo – Vasilen, actually not a bad interpretation because it’s close to a real name. 4/7
Somewhere around the Technical University.
At the heart of Sofia. To the left is a place called Koloni (columns), and ahead is Garibaldi. The clock tower of the long gone KTB bank would still ding enthusiastically. You have a choice of fast food, confectioneries and book shops. It’s ordinary.
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