We arrived late sunday morning, and we had great snow, which got better on Sunday night. Moaning Andrew is moaning no more. The Hotel staff couldn't be better, the hotel bar is cheaper than the others we tried in Pamps, the rooms were brilliant, the cleaners did a brilliant job with the mess we made catching the bus rather than sorting out our stuff. There's a pool table, two log fires burning constantly, and Gi-gi the barmaid is the roll model for a barmaid in heaven.
I take it back ...
We arrived late sunday morning, and we had great snow, which got better on Sunday night. Moaning Andrew is moaning no more. The Hotel staff couldn't be better, the hotel bar is cheaper than the others we tried in Pamps, the rooms were brilliant, the cleaners did a brilliant job with the mess we made catching the bus rather than sorting out our stuff. There's a pool table, two log fires burning constantly, and Gi-gi the barmaid is the roll model for a barmaid in heaven.
I take it back Pamporovo may be expensive in some parts but clued up it is Nirvana, the Rhodopa House gets 5* from me. Oh yes and free wifi so you can skype home, but do remember they are 2hrs behind so pick your time.
Oh and Mary - Kate and Ashley are triplets, their other sister serves breakfast to us.
Pete they are two hours behind when you ring home. Pamps is two hours when you ring from the UK. I was in Pamps the rellies were AT HOME IN BLIGHTY.
Here's an update:
The 3 Lev bar that looks like a bandstand is the best value on the Mountain. It is reached by blue 1, red 13 and Green 6. and is where the two half built hotels are below the T bar.
Be careful with runs 4 5 and 11, they can turn to blacks in places if you miss a turn.
After the 6man lift there is a button lift, the ...
Pete they are two hours behind when you ring home. Pamps is two hours when you ring from the UK. I was in Pamps the rellies were AT HOME IN BLIGHTY.
Here's an update:
The 3 Lev bar that looks like a bandstand is the best value on the Mountain. It is reached by blue 1, red 13 and Green 6. and is where the two half built hotels are below the T bar.
Be careful with runs 4 5 and 11, they can turn to blacks in places if you miss a turn.
After the 6man lift there is a button lift, the run down is ideal for beginners as it is wide and you can stay across the slope to slow yourself at the botom.
Boarders will struggle with the button. Everyone should brake as the humps cause you to out accelerate the button at one point.
The best night we had was by the fire in the Danmar. And so cheap.
The other thing I found was the edges of my hired skis were dull and what with the ice and compacted powder I was sliding all over. They charge 5lev to wax skis but will edge their skis for free. The diference was amazing. Almost tempted me yo buy a pair knowing how much I improved with good edges.
If you smoke, Victory Blue are as close to B&H as you can get. The real B&H are available at the airport for 40L a carton but Victory Blue are 2.75 everywhere - yes thats £1.37 a pack.
We went to Plovdiv to await our late flight to Manchester: the tour of the town showed a roman ampitheatre, a few steps and a view from the hill of a typical post communist metropolis. we went shopping -shoes and leather goods were everywhere and have made great presents. Prices were great even with the pound at 2L.
i am so pleased that you had a great time, the traditional local stoikite restaurant will not be the same now you have left, great to see that you all had a great time, will you be returning?