Hi Carolyn, I live in Washington, DC and have been dating a girl from Bulgaria, and I've been reading your blog with interest as part of my curiosity about her home country.  Her parents just came to visit her from Sofia a few days ago, so I thought it was an interesting coincidence that your Mom and Aunt are visiting you too.  I hope they have a great time.  Thanks for your blog.  It's great to read about Bulgaria from an American perspective.

Andy