Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hi. Snow conditions were reasonable on the 20th until the 23rd when we had a good 8 inches of snow overnight making the conditions excellent. All the runs were open and the best being over at the Gondola which remained open all week.. The temperture believe it or not went as high as 17 degrees above freezing on thursday according to the digital gauage at the Rila Hotel and only as low as - 6. The resort was busy and is expected to become busier this week and the next. All in all an excellent weeks skiing. I have been to Bulgarai for the last two years and the prices have rocketed up. Ate at the White Horse and could not believe the prices. Dearer than back home. On the piste on the Gondola side, two coffes and a small bottle of water £7. Total rip off. If you want to make your money go further then pop into the Alpina opposite the Flora Hotel. 1 lev for a large beer at happy hour and 1.8 Lev there after. They are a couple from the Midlands. One further point, do NOT exchange money from the small money exchanges in the street. They ARE A RIP OFF. Go to the hotels. The best being at the Rila 2.50 to the £. Hope ypu have a great time. Just doing my ironing for Italy next Sunday. The meals are all very good in general especilly the local food but as stated, they are what i consider to be expensive having skied all of Europe.