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Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 10:17

Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

Seems like there may have been some problems lately with bus queues in Pamps and people taking a long time to be transfered to the slopes.... let me make a suggestion.

I have probably only used the busses 2 or 3 times in the last 5 years. If you stay in the area of the Morgavets or Perelik then you stand a better chance because thats where they pick up first.

But think on this..........

We get up when we want, have a relaxed breakfast, (4 of us) then when we are good and ready we ...
Seems like there may have been some problems lately with bus queues in Pamps and people taking a long time to be transfered to the slopes.... let me make a suggestion.

I have probably only used the busses 2 or 3 times in the last 5 years. If you stay in the area of the Morgavets or Perelik then you stand a better chance because thats where they pick up first.

But think on this..........

We get up when we want, have a relaxed breakfast, (4 of us) then when we are good and ready we stroll outside and just hail a taxi. 10 lev between 4 is about a pound each, no queues, no fuss, no worries.

14 quid for 2 weeks door to door delivery........ that'll do for me.
They will even transport your skis with no extra charge if you have your own.

Pamp Pete Cool

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soche Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 10:25

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

Might be a silly Q but does this mean that if we hire stuff, i.e. Learn to Snowboard package... boots & board stays at the school on the slopes and not with us at Perelik etc?
skinut Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 10:25

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

Ok stop rubbing it in, so your going for 2 weeks, Im jealous............
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 10:27

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

Yep, all hired gear is neatly stored at the end of each day and will be ready for you when you arrive the following morning. Very civilized!!!

Pamp Pete Cool

(did I mention I'm there for 2 weeks!!!!!!!!)
Lizard Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 10:33

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

P Pete,

I made these suggestions a week ago, and the response was that the taxis are not always working. I heard it reported that the road contractors have not been paid, so they are not being cleared, obviously causing traffic chaos. Hope it gets sorted before 24th!!
soche Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 10:38

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

£4 for convenience is ok. Must be loads less compared to what you'd pay in Val d'Issere etc.
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 11:26

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

These taxi drivers would go up the side of the Igor for a fiver!!!!!

They have a short time whilst the tourist trade is high to make their money.

Last year, we were in a taxi coming back with some friends in another in front. For a laugh I told the driver I would pay him 20 lev if he could beat the other back.

My god what a laugh. The other driver was obviously aware of what was going on and it was like a scene out of the film Bullet. We won and I duly paid up. It was worth every ...
These taxi drivers would go up the side of the Igor for a fiver!!!!!

They have a short time whilst the tourist trade is high to make their money.

Last year, we were in a taxi coming back with some friends in another in front. For a laugh I told the driver I would pay him 20 lev if he could beat the other back.

My god what a laugh. The other driver was obviously aware of what was going on and it was like a scene out of the film Bullet. We won and I duly paid up. It was worth every stinky!!!!!!!! Ever been broadside in a Lada???

Pamp Pete Cool

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MikeT Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 11:43

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Sounds fun!
Traffic was so poor one day last week that the police waived over our taxi (not that we were going anywhere) at the resort limits and we had to walk through the gridlock!
Monti Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 11:46

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

Hi Pete I gather you have a good map of pamps that you have e mailed to others,could i b cheeky and ask if there is any chance you could e mail it t me.Will b comeing out on Saturday for the first time to bulgaria, normally have skied in switzerland but decided for a change.Where is the best place for a post ski beer.Cheers Andy Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Very Happy Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Booze Razz Razz Razz Razz Razz
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-07-04 12:13

re: Getting to the Slopes (Pamps)

E MAIL SENT ANDY.

Pamp Pete Cool