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last minute change to pirin
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 06-29-04 09:32last minute change to pirin
as the topic sugests we have just had a hotel chnge from the hotel bansko to the hotel pirin. any comments on this would be very helpful as we go on balkans 2 centre holiday on july 9th ( nice of them to let us know at such short notice!! ).
I hvae read through many of the comments on bansko and hope I am right in thinking it will not be too hard to find somewhere to eat ( taking a fussy 16yr old with us !!!! )
also I am a little bit worried about the building work that is going on ...
I hvae read through many of the comments on bansko and hope I am right in thinking it will not be too hard to find somewhere to eat ( taking a fussy 16yr old with us !!!! )
also I am a little bit worried about the building work that is going on ...
as the topic sugests we have just had a hotel chnge from the hotel bansko to the hotel pirin. any comments on this would be very helpful as we go on balkans 2 centre holiday on july 9th ( nice of them to let us know at such short notice!! ).
I hvae read through many of the comments on bansko and hope I am right in thinking it will not be too hard to find somewhere to eat ( taking a fussy 16yr old with us !!!! )
also I am a little bit worried about the building work that is going on so any info would help ie. is the work near to the town/hotel?
well I hope all these questions will liven things up!!!!!!!!! I have been on the beach site but this site still seems better to me!
look forward to your commants.............thankyou
wendy
I hvae read through many of the comments on bansko and hope I am right in thinking it will not be too hard to find somewhere to eat ( taking a fussy 16yr old with us !!!! )
also I am a little bit worried about the building work that is going on so any info would help ie. is the work near to the town/hotel?
well I hope all these questions will liven things up!!!!!!!!! I have been on the beach site but this site still seems better to me!
look forward to your commants.............thankyou
wendy
re: last minute change to pirin
I would make sure that no-one attempts to go snowboarding on a sledge just before you leave for Bulgaria if I were you....
Topper
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ha ha !no this time little fleety is away on a school trip as of tomorrow and ICE SKATING was on the 'things to do list!!!!' so I have played safe and sent a letter excusing sophie from this activity. she couldn't understand my concern, but I did explain that it could be 1 hour skating or 2 weeks in bulgaria cos this time WE ARE GOING!!! WITH OR WITHOUT HER.
nice to here from you topper................... can you help with any of the info I need?
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The Pirin is fine. Its well situated in the centre of Bansko. The hotel has fairly recently been refurbished and looks more modern and luxurious than the hotel Bansko. We stayed in the Bansko in 2003 and although we enjoyed our stay it was starting to look a bit 'tired'. We only had a meal in the Pirin, we haven't stayed there, but the mehana downstairs was excellent and we wouldn't hesitate to book a stay there.re: last minute change to pirin
The Pirin is fine. Its well situated in the centre of Bansko. The hotel has fairly recently been refurbished and looks more modern and luxurious than the hotel Bansko. We stayed in the Bansko in 2003 and although we enjoyed our stay it was starting to look a bit 'tired'. We only had a meal in the Pirin, we haven't stayed there, but the mehana downstairs was excellent and we wouldn't hesitate to book a stay there.re: last minute change to pirin
Don't quote me, but I think the building work will be near the base gondola lift. At least one big hotel is going up there. In theory if you are staying at the Pirin you shouldn't notice much of a problem. You may well have done at the Bansko hotel as that is on the main road to the ski lifts. There are loads of restaurants and I took our 'fussy' 16yr.old this January, and apart from complaints that the breakfast was rubbish he seemed to survive and can't wait to go back for New Year. ...
Don't quote me, but I think the building work will be near the base gondola lift. At least one big hotel is going up there. In theory if you are staying at the Pirin you shouldn't notice much of a problem. You may well have done at the Bansko hotel as that is on the main road to the ski lifts. There are loads of restaurants and I took our 'fussy' 16yr.old this January, and apart from complaints that the breakfast was rubbish he seemed to survive and can't wait to go back for New Year. Feedback about the changes would be appreciated when you get back from your holiday as we go back for 10 days on the 30th. December. Can't wait !!!!!
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You don't want to take my advice on anything; what with my illusions of grandure and everything.
And especially as I have never even been to errr whereever you are going...Bansko?
If little fleety can't go ice skating would you allow her to go jousting on her bike on the ice instead?? My brother and I used to do it when we were younger, using broom handles as lances....brilliant fun (if rather painful). The trick is to build up a decent amount of speed on the grass (NB you need a pond ...
And especially as I have never even been to errr whereever you are going...Bansko?
If little fleety can't go ice skating would you allow her to go jousting on her bike on the ice instead?? My brother and I used to do it when we were younger, using broom handles as lances....brilliant fun (if rather painful). The trick is to build up a decent amount of speed on the grass (NB you need a pond ...
You don't want to take my advice on anything; what with my illusions of grandure and everything.
And especially as I have never even been to errr whereever you are going...Bansko?
If little fleety can't go ice skating would you allow her to go jousting on her bike on the ice instead?? My brother and I used to do it when we were younger, using broom handles as lances....brilliant fun (if rather painful). The trick is to build up a decent amount of speed on the grass (NB you need a pond in a field to do this - preferably one that is about 6 inches deep and has thick ice on it) then scoot across the ice towards each other, attempting to stay on the bike, at the same time attempting to knock your opponent off his/hers.
Fantastic. How I ever managed to reach my late 20s in one piece I'll never know...
And especially as I have never even been to errr whereever you are going...Bansko?
If little fleety can't go ice skating would you allow her to go jousting on her bike on the ice instead?? My brother and I used to do it when we were younger, using broom handles as lances....brilliant fun (if rather painful). The trick is to build up a decent amount of speed on the grass (NB you need a pond in a field to do this - preferably one that is about 6 inches deep and has thick ice on it) then scoot across the ice towards each other, attempting to stay on the bike, at the same time attempting to knock your opponent off his/hers.
Fantastic. How I ever managed to reach my late 20s in one piece I'll never know...
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thanks for the info julie,it has helped to put my mind at rest.Thats the problem of trying something 'new' for a family holiday,you can't please everyone and its bad enough taking a stropy teenager let alone a HUNGRY one!!!!!
I will let you know how we found bansko/hotel when we return.
Topper............How could you!! I am just glad little fleety is away and has no access to a pc............she certainly doesn't need any encouragement!!! Mind you today they are going on the river, ...
I will let you know how we found bansko/hotel when we return.
Topper............How could you!! I am just glad little fleety is away and has no access to a pc............she certainly doesn't need any encouragement!!! Mind you today they are going on the river, ...
thanks for the info julie,it has helped to put my mind at rest.Thats the problem of trying something 'new' for a family holiday,you can't please everyone and its bad enough taking a stropy teenager let alone a HUNGRY one!!!!!
I will let you know how we found bansko/hotel when we return.
Topper............How could you!! I am just glad little fleety is away and has no access to a pc............she certainly doesn't need any encouragement!!! Mind you today they are going on the river, so who knows what she will do there!
wendy
I will let you know how we found bansko/hotel when we return.
Topper............How could you!! I am just glad little fleety is away and has no access to a pc............she certainly doesn't need any encouragement!!! Mind you today they are going on the river, so who knows what she will do there!
wendy
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Hi Wendy,
Just to reitterate Julie's comments. We stayed at the Bansko and were very happy with it but one of the guys in our ski class was in the Pirin and had no complaints at all. We spent a very enjoyable night there and when we go back next year I am planning to book for the Pirin as it just seemed a little bit nicer than the Bansko. It is right in the centre of town so everything is very close.
Foodwise I don't think you will have problems. So many places to eat and drink. ...
Just to reitterate Julie's comments. We stayed at the Bansko and were very happy with it but one of the guys in our ski class was in the Pirin and had no complaints at all. We spent a very enjoyable night there and when we go back next year I am planning to book for the Pirin as it just seemed a little bit nicer than the Bansko. It is right in the centre of town so everything is very close.
Foodwise I don't think you will have problems. So many places to eat and drink. ...
Hi Wendy,
Just to reitterate Julie's comments. We stayed at the Bansko and were very happy with it but one of the guys in our ski class was in the Pirin and had no complaints at all. We spent a very enjoyable night there and when we go back next year I am planning to book for the Pirin as it just seemed a little bit nicer than the Bansko. It is right in the centre of town so everything is very close.
Foodwise I don't think you will have problems. So many places to eat and drink. Portions are large and the food is of very good quality (better than in the hotels). If your fussy 16 yr old eats meat then he will be spoilt for choice but veges are well catered for as well. If all else fails pizzas are available but i must admit we tried out the local dishes. Salads are excellent. Yoghurt is yum yummy.
Have a great time.
jeannie
Just to reitterate Julie's comments. We stayed at the Bansko and were very happy with it but one of the guys in our ski class was in the Pirin and had no complaints at all. We spent a very enjoyable night there and when we go back next year I am planning to book for the Pirin as it just seemed a little bit nicer than the Bansko. It is right in the centre of town so everything is very close.
Foodwise I don't think you will have problems. So many places to eat and drink. Portions are large and the food is of very good quality (better than in the hotels). If your fussy 16 yr old eats meat then he will be spoilt for choice but veges are well catered for as well. If all else fails pizzas are available but i must admit we tried out the local dishes. Salads are excellent. Yoghurt is yum yummy.
Have a great time.
jeannie
