This weekend in Bansko marked the start of the ski season. The weekend's events included a legends ski race, concert, and VIP only silent auction. So much hype, so many Greek college students, so little snow, and only 2 Americans.
Those two Americans, myself and Matty "Ice" Sierra. Ever felt like you were in a foreign country with no language skills. Ya, right, we are in Bulgaria. Except by this point we have a decent grasp of the language. Well, while standing in line for the gondola ride up to the ski season party at the base area, I had that same feeling like I was back in PST, mute & unable to communicate. Nope, I didn't lose my Bulgarian. Matt and myself, found ourselves smothered in hoards of Greek tourists flocking to the ski hill, like the Salmon of Capastrano. (Dumb and Dumber reference)
Once at the base we both were underwhelmed with the site that we witnessed. No snow underneath my feet to make me feel like it is winter. No concert that was worthwhile to stare at. All there was a maybe 200 yard long field of man-made snow stretching up the hill. This was the track for the dadanunaaaaaa!!!! "LEGENDS SKI RACE"....ummmm not all legendary and frankly forgettable. The afternoon however was not a complete bust because we did find a sledding hill to practice our....cardboard box-sled-riding skills. This was actually quite entertaining, albiet quite cold and rocky, eeek.
Oh, and what do you know....It snows for the first time on Monday....clutch!!!
Yes, it is annoying and ironic when you expect something but upon arrival you are given something that was never requested or desired. Life is funny that way. I'm glad you found the humor in it and made the best of every bumpy slope down with your cardboard boxes and all. Good for you sir! Keep up the good work. Oh and Keep the Faith!!!
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