Absolutely love your channel! Amazing. Thank you for sharing these authentic and beautifully done perspectives on rural life as it was and still is in some places. Growing up in the rural Midwest (U.S.) on a farm, we had indoor plumbing, but my mother grew up with an outhouse. Everyone did at that time and place. What they may not have had in convenience, however, they gained in simplicity and the peace that comes with it. Peace be with you friend. 🐐🐔🌽🍅
Thank you so much John! Your comments always give me so much motivation and joy!😊😊 Oooo you are so lucky to have grown up in such a beautiful place. I have started traveling America more whenever I go back and am always amazed by how many beautiful and peaceful places there are. Growing up in NYC I used to almost think the whole U.S like it… turns out there are beautiful, rural havens to be found! This lady actually have indoor plumbing and a bathroom but the outhouse proves useful when you are out all day in the fields with muddy boots. Life here is definitely peaceful, simple and beautiful. Best wishes to you and yours! 🌽 🌶️ 🫑 🍅
Thank you for your very kind reply! If you get a chance, you must visit the Great Lakes in the U.S. (where I grew up). From Niagara Falls to Lake Superior, one of the most beautiful places. Peace be with you friend. 🕊 @@sistersofbulgaria9396
Love the fruit trees , and the views are stunning ! I can imagine a sunrise , sitting outside watching the world waking up , the scents and sounds . a new day , the start of a new journey
Благодаря! Yes, the view from the Upper Village is MAGICAL 😍. We I’ve it so much that we actually tried to see if there were any houses for sale there but just like in our village no one wants to sell. They are holding on to their roots ❤️
Oh wow yes its beautiful. Very lovely spot. The lady there does an amazing job too, to look after so much on her own. Very impressed. The buildings structures is all so amazing as well too. It was really built like people were intent on making a piece of art work. The people would really put their love into it. Whole heart and soul. And the way you describe how they'd all pitched in together, to help to build houses, was and is still known as collectivist type society, i think. As apposed to the highly individualist type societies of so many places today which run more as capitalist styled society. I think that in fact Bulgaria is also among countries globally that still registers in global research into these two opposing type ways of being, as being collectivist style society even now still today in these modern times. Still so to some degree at least anyway. And i truly feel that its actually something that the people there have reason to feel proud of. Collectivism lifestyle is so closely related to caring and sharing in the truly natural sense. Sharing what one has to share with others. Rather than to adopt capitalism, as a way to become extra wealthy, by making as much money as possible off of other people, what can then be shared with someone else if the wealthy persons desired to do so. My view is that the collectivist style lifestyles might end up to become more common again at some stage in future. And my view is that perhaps it might "be need" what could serve to generate the resurgence of collectivist style societies. I run a flock of chickens here. Sometimes an egg rolls away from under the broody hen during hatching time. I have found eggs like that with chicks in them what have gotten stiff from getting so cold, with absolutely no sign of movement left or sound to suggest they'd still be even alive anymore, which i've then blown the heat of my own breath into, which most times have been able to be revived . Its absolutely amazing, to my mind, how resilient life can be among beings Cheers for sharing another enjoyable video
Hello and thank you again for another amazing comment 😊. I am very sorry for the late reply.. I somehow didn’t see your comment until now. I agree entirely with what you said regarding collectivism vs individualism. I didn’t know that Bulgaria actually registers as a collective country but to tell you the truth I am not surprised because I really do feel unity and support from those around. I didn’t feel this New York. I truly hope that your predictions about us becoming a collective community again in the future come true. I understand the logic of capitalism but things have gotten really out of hand with human greed. It is absolutely beautiful that you try and save unhatched chicks. Not everyone realizes how precious every single life is ❤️ 🐣
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 no worries and there's absolutely no need to apologise for anything, as it happens on other youtube channel sometimes now and again too as well. Its common that comments might not be seen. So sort of glitch in the system perhaps.But anyway i didn't think anything of it. Yes Bulgaria is noted as having a connection to collectivism. You can google the words "Bulgaria collectivist society" and info should come up online, as it did for me. Collectivism and capitalism can exist together. But maybe "extreme" capitalism and collectivism would not work out, as they'd be far too much like complete polar opposite. Collectivism and capitalism,together, kind of explains how tribes and clans would work . There's still an element of more sharing. And the capital growth or whatever it would be can also still be "shared between all", or something similar. Kind of "capitalizing as a team". Which lowers or removes the essence of the completely individualist way I mentioned about the eggs as it amazes me to note the resilience toward survival that there is within lots and lots of nature. Beings will often strive to survive.Doing so against all odds sometimes. And its mainly only human who'll get terribly depressed so much. And i suspect that perhaps a lot of this relates to the rat race we created
Isn’t she?! She is just incredible. Thank you for those kind words! To tell you the truth o don’t know much about her family but I do know that one of her sons moved to the city. It’s too remote out here for most young people. 🍃
Hadn't Bulgarians invented or discovered the fireplace? Northern European homes all had them whether as a construction from bricks built into the side of the building or much earlier, in the middle of the living room with a hole in the ceiling like the American Indians with their teepees.
Nono only I moved back to Bulgaria. I think I will make a video just on my story if you are interested but in short my sister and I are Bulgarian but grew up in New York. Our parents sent us to Bulgaria every summer to spend time with our grandparents, one of whom lived on this farm. I fell in love with our farm (in Bulgarian “selo”) and always wanted to move back but couldn’t because I was in school. One day I woke up and without really thinking about it packed a luggage, bought a ticket and went to my farm. I was just thinking to visit but one thing led to another and I never left. That’s how I moved yo Bulgaria. My sister is still in NYC with my mom but I am hoping I can convince them to move to Bulgaria too. Maybe not to the farm (my sister is very scared of spiders) but at least to Bulgaria. I hope that cleared things up a bit. 🙂 Aren’t the sheep beautiful!?
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 Apparently, i know nothing about the channel - I love those sheeps. My imagination was 2 young girls moving to a village . But never mind - you always get to know a channel and the owner by time. First always the pictures and colors that you like as a viewer.
I keep seeing these abandoned villages. Do they have facilities such as running water, gas and electricity and maybe internet? I realise that people have lived in them in the past, but would they be considered suitable for habitation by people with modern expectations? I ask because with so many people doing remote working now, it occurs to me that there must be a lot of properties which a young person could move into and save themselves a lot of costs. PS: Also, I have recently found out about toilet habits in some european countries and the fact that used toilet tissue goes in a bin rather that into the bowl. Coming from the US, did you find this a difficult adjustment? It's not something that I'm used to and I'm not sure that I could adapt to it. PPS: You have answered some questions I had before on another video, but I think these are different questions.
Great questions! I guess I will start by saying that it all really depends on what the person considers “modern expectations”. In Europe throwing toilet paper in trash bins is VERY NORMAL in a LOT of places. I’m not saying it happens in every home but it is definitely something seen often. I won’t lie, this is one of the main things that bothers me and I just cannot get used to it. The funniest part is I have seen this my whole life (since I would spend every summer in Bulgaria) and still find it impossible to adapt to. I’m terms of running water and electricity, most villages do have these facilities. Gas is not a given in a lot of cases. We cook with a gas tank and electric stove. Internet is a disaster in many villages. Our village only just got internet a few years ago and it’s ok at best. It’s definitely not enough to work from. I tried working an online job from here when I just moved and had to leave after 2 months because of internet issues. I actually drive to the closest city in order to upload these videos. One more thing that I really cannot adapt to are the cold winters 😣. These houses hold in heat very well but at the end of the day I am used to having a heater running all day and night in NYC. In Bulgaria this is not the case for many people. Heat is very expensive for the local people and many are only able to heat only 1 or two rooms of their houses. The second floor of our house is totally uninhabited all winter because it’s just too big to heat with fire wood (that is what we use and also very expensive). Cutting your own firewood has many restrictions and most people find it easier/ more practical to just buy it. My grandparents, for example, only live in the kitchen and bedroom during the winters. I will NEVER get used to coming out of a shower and having to walk through a freezing corridor to get to a warm bedroom 😞. To me this is the worst thing about life for many people out here. Again, thank you so much for these awesome questions! You motivated me- I will be sure to post some videos with more behind the scenes snip bits of life out here so you can get a really good idea of what real life is like 😊
It’s a “mandja” (stew) with baby onions and chicken. 😊 My grandma makes this often when baby onions are in season. It’s one of my favoriteeeee dishes! 😋😋😋
Hi Marin 😊 I have been asked by the locals not to share the name of the village. They seem to be afraid that my bringing attention to the village may threaten the rural nature of the region 😕 I will be honest, at first I was a bit confused but after thinking about it I can see where their fears are coming from. The majority of the people here are elderly and live on extremely low pensions. They fear that if people start visiting the price of living will go up and they would no longer be able to sustain themselves. I’m so sorry I couldn’t answer your question exactly.. I just love and respect the people here too much to break my promise..
👍👍Amazing. Seeing that older woman living on her own and looking after herself. I guess a lifetime of experience. Interesting to know it was much the same when the Communists run Bulgaria.
Isn’t it just amazing!? What is even more amazing is that many of these people actually end up living into their late 90’s. There are many mountain villages where people even live into their 100’s! It seems like a simple life, paired with keeping busy and strong is the best secret to a long, healthy life. Oh and yes! Not too much has changed out here since the old regime 😃
I guess if she's working 14 hours a day she can do all that. Nice to see other peoples farms. I wonder if life was different under communism. Lovely to see all the greenery, thanks Laurie
It's not really a farm. This is an ordinary Bulgarian house with a yard and a garden. It was like that before communism, it was like that under communism, it's like that now :) Well, there are more modern ones with only ryegrass, but we call it a villa. Holiday house.
From what my grandparents tell me it was the same under communism. Everyone living out here has a daily routine which they abide by as strictly as people going to work in the cities do. My grandpa would get up 4am every morning, make coffee, milk the goats and cows, feed the chickens, rabbits and other animals etc. All this had to be done before 6am when the Sheppard came for the goats, sheep and cows. From there a day full of caring/harvesting crops begins, followed by caring for the bees (he had a massive number of beehives 🐝 and loved them all like his own children). There would be much more packed into one day, including constant house repairs and paperwork (he was the Village Representative)… but I will go into details on this in some of my future videos (thank you for the motivation! 😊).. there is just too much to explain over text. As always, you very much for watching Daytona! 😊❤️
Hi Kalin! 😊 The entire village here is a very very small Село and very much a farm. She (and everyone living in our lower village) has much more land with crops, sheep and other animals like rabbits but I did not feel comfortable filming outside of the area she invited us into. Her entire life is self sustained from what she produces from the farm. The younger people have large pieces of land with crops that they farm and sell. I see 100% what you are saying about this being a typical Bulgarian house though 😃. This is why Bulgaria is so amazing.. we are so close to nature. 🌱❤️
:) Putting together my knowledge of English equals that of Hungarian :) I may be wrong, my ideas about a farm are more related to American movies. But I find out from the footage that in this situation, my grandparents also had a farm :) And this is something I somehow don't understand. However, I accept that you are right. :) Keep up the good videos.
Absolutely love your channel! Amazing. Thank you for sharing these authentic and beautifully done perspectives on rural life as it was and still is in some places. Growing up in the rural Midwest (U.S.) on a farm, we had indoor plumbing, but my mother grew up with an outhouse. Everyone did at that time and place. What they may not have had in convenience, however, they gained in simplicity and the peace that comes with it. Peace be with you friend. 🐐🐔🌽🍅
Thank you so much John! Your comments always give me so much motivation and joy!😊😊 Oooo you are so lucky to have grown up in such a beautiful place. I have started traveling America more whenever I go back and am always amazed by how many beautiful and peaceful places there are. Growing up in NYC I used to almost think the whole U.S like it… turns out there are beautiful, rural havens to be found! This lady actually have indoor plumbing and a bathroom but the outhouse proves useful when you are out all day in the fields with muddy boots. Life here is definitely peaceful, simple and beautiful. Best wishes to you and yours! 🌽 🌶️ 🫑 🍅
Thank you for your very kind reply! If you get a chance, you must visit the Great Lakes in the U.S. (where I grew up). From Niagara Falls to Lake Superior, one of the most beautiful places. Peace be with you friend. 🕊 @@sistersofbulgaria9396
Love the fruit trees , and the views are stunning ! I can imagine a sunrise , sitting outside watching the world waking up , the scents and sounds . a new day , the start of a new journey
Aren’t the views just magical. 🥰 You worded this so poetically that all I can say is you summed up every morning perfectly 🥹
Красив! Talk about an НАГОРЕ view!
Благодаря! Yes, the view from the Upper Village is MAGICAL 😍. We I’ve it so much that we actually tried to see if there were any houses for sale there but just like in our village no one wants to sell. They are holding on to their roots ❤️
Oh wow yes its beautiful. Very lovely spot. The lady there does an amazing job too, to look after so much on her own. Very impressed. The buildings structures is all so amazing as well too. It was really built like people were intent on making a piece of art work. The people would really put their love into it. Whole heart and soul. And the way you describe how they'd all pitched in together, to help to build houses, was and is still known as collectivist type society, i think. As apposed to the highly individualist type societies of so many places today which run more as capitalist styled society. I think that in fact Bulgaria is also among countries globally that still registers in global research into these two opposing type ways of being, as being collectivist style society even now still today in these modern times. Still so to some degree at least anyway. And i truly feel that its actually something that the people there have reason to feel proud of. Collectivism lifestyle is so closely related to caring and sharing in the truly natural sense. Sharing what one has to share with others. Rather than to adopt capitalism, as a way to become extra wealthy, by making as much money as possible off of other people, what can then be shared with someone else if the wealthy persons desired to do so.
My view is that the collectivist style lifestyles might end up to become more common again at some stage in future. And my view is that perhaps it might "be need" what could serve to generate the resurgence of collectivist style societies.
I run a flock of chickens here. Sometimes an egg rolls away from under the broody hen during hatching time. I have found eggs like that with chicks in them what have gotten stiff from getting so cold, with absolutely no sign of movement left or sound to suggest they'd still be even alive anymore, which i've then blown the heat of my own breath into, which most times have been able to be revived . Its absolutely amazing, to my mind, how resilient life can be among beings
Cheers for sharing another enjoyable video
Hello and thank you again for another amazing comment 😊. I am very sorry for the late reply.. I somehow didn’t see your comment until now.
I agree entirely with what you said regarding collectivism vs individualism. I didn’t know that Bulgaria actually registers as a collective country but to tell you the truth I am not surprised because I really do feel unity and support from those around. I didn’t feel this New York. I truly hope that your predictions about us becoming a collective community again in the future come true. I understand the logic of capitalism but things have gotten really out of hand with human greed.
It is absolutely beautiful that you try and save unhatched chicks. Not everyone realizes how precious every single life is ❤️ 🐣
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 no worries and there's absolutely no need to apologise for anything, as it happens on other youtube channel sometimes now and again too as well. Its common that comments might not be seen. So sort of glitch in the system perhaps.But anyway i didn't think anything of it.
Yes Bulgaria is noted as having a connection to collectivism. You can google the words "Bulgaria collectivist society" and info should come up online, as it did for me. Collectivism and capitalism can exist together. But maybe "extreme" capitalism and collectivism would not work out, as they'd be far too much like complete polar opposite. Collectivism and capitalism,together, kind of explains how tribes and clans would work . There's still an element of more sharing. And the capital growth or whatever it would be can also still be "shared between all", or something similar. Kind of "capitalizing as a team". Which lowers or removes the essence of the completely individualist way
I mentioned about the eggs as it amazes me to note the resilience toward survival that there is within lots and lots of nature. Beings will often strive to survive.Doing so against all odds sometimes. And its mainly only human who'll get terribly depressed so much. And i suspect that perhaps a lot of this relates to the rat race we created
Same Village like our country.. .... Nepal
Oh wow! I have never visited Nepal but it sounds BEAUTIFUL ❤️🌱
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 try once 😁😁
Wow , what a woman ...
God bless her
Whwre are her children and family?
Isn’t she?! She is just incredible. Thank you for those kind words!
To tell you the truth o don’t know much about her family but I do know that one of her sons moved to the city. It’s too remote out here for most young people. 🍃
Hadn't Bulgarians invented or discovered the fireplace? Northern European homes all had them whether as a construction from bricks built into the side of the building or much earlier, in the middle of the living room with a hole in the ceiling like the American Indians with their teepees.
Thats the dream for me 😍
Thank you so much for watching! It makes me really happy you love this lifestyle as much as I do 😊🥕🌽
I dont understand it. I thought there are 2 of you -- 2 girls or so. But I like those sheeps
Nono only I moved back to Bulgaria. I think I will make a video just on my story if you are interested but in short my sister and I are Bulgarian but grew up in New York. Our parents sent us to Bulgaria every summer to spend time with our grandparents, one of whom lived on this farm. I fell in love with our farm (in Bulgarian “selo”) and always wanted to move back but couldn’t because I was in school. One day I woke up and without really thinking about it packed a luggage, bought a ticket and went to my farm. I was just thinking to visit but one thing led to another and I never left. That’s how I moved yo Bulgaria. My sister is still in NYC with my mom but I am hoping I can convince them to move to Bulgaria too. Maybe not to the farm (my sister is very scared of spiders) but at least to Bulgaria. I hope that cleared things up a bit. 🙂 Aren’t the sheep beautiful!?
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 Apparently, i know nothing about the channel - I love those sheeps.
My imagination was 2 young girls moving to a village . But never mind - you always get to know a channel and the owner by time. First always the pictures and colors that you like as a viewer.
I keep seeing these abandoned villages. Do they have facilities such as running water, gas and electricity and maybe internet? I realise that people have lived in them in the past, but would they be considered suitable for habitation by people with modern expectations?
I ask because with so many people doing remote working now, it occurs to me that there must be a lot of properties which a young person could move into and save themselves a lot of costs.
PS: Also, I have recently found out about toilet habits in some european countries and the fact that used toilet tissue goes in a bin rather that into the bowl. Coming from the US, did you find this a difficult adjustment? It's not something that I'm used to and I'm not sure that I could adapt to it.
PPS: You have answered some questions I had before on another video, but I think these are different questions.
Great questions!
I guess I will start by saying that it all really depends on what the person considers “modern expectations”. In Europe throwing toilet paper in trash bins is VERY NORMAL in a LOT of places. I’m not saying it happens in every home but it is definitely something seen often. I won’t lie, this is one of the main things that bothers me and I just cannot get used to it. The funniest part is I have seen this my whole life (since I would spend every summer in Bulgaria) and still find it impossible to adapt to.
I’m terms of running water and electricity, most villages do have these facilities. Gas is not a given in a lot of cases. We cook with a gas tank and electric stove. Internet is a disaster in many villages. Our village only just got internet a few years ago and it’s ok at best. It’s definitely not enough to work from. I tried working an online job from here when I just moved and had to leave after 2 months because of internet issues. I actually drive to the closest city in order to upload these videos.
One more thing that I really cannot adapt to are the cold winters 😣. These houses hold in heat very well but at the end of the day I am used to having a heater running all day and night in NYC. In Bulgaria this is not the case for many people. Heat is very expensive for the local people and many are only able to heat only 1 or two rooms of their houses. The second floor of our house is totally uninhabited all winter because it’s just too big to heat with fire wood (that is what we use and also very expensive). Cutting your own firewood has many restrictions and most people find it easier/ more practical to just buy it. My grandparents, for example, only live in the kitchen and bedroom during the winters. I will NEVER get used to coming out of a shower and having to walk through a freezing corridor to get to a warm bedroom 😞. To me this is the worst thing about life for many people out here.
Again, thank you so much for these awesome questions! You motivated me- I will be sure to post some videos with more behind the scenes snip bits of life out here so you can get a really good idea of what real life is like 😊
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 Thanks, that's very helpful.
What was she cooking on stove? Looked delicious
It’s a “mandja” (stew) with baby onions and chicken. 😊 My grandma makes this often when baby onions are in season. It’s one of my favoriteeeee dishes! 😋😋😋
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 looked dead nice, thank you for great videos of your village and family
Hellou,the beautif architecture,what is the name of the village?
Hi Marin 😊 I have been asked by the locals not to share the name of the village. They seem to be afraid that my bringing attention to the village may threaten the rural nature of the region 😕 I will be honest, at first I was a bit confused but after thinking about it I can see where their fears are coming from. The majority of the people here are elderly and live on extremely low pensions. They fear that if people start visiting the price of living will go up and they would no longer be able to sustain themselves. I’m so sorry I couldn’t answer your question exactly.. I just love and respect the people here too much to break my promise..
👍👍Amazing. Seeing that older woman living on her own and looking after herself. I guess a lifetime of experience. Interesting to know it was much the same when the Communists run Bulgaria.
Isn’t it just amazing!? What is even more amazing is that many of these people actually end up living into their late 90’s. There are many mountain villages where people even live into their 100’s! It seems like a simple life, paired with keeping busy and strong is the best secret to a long, healthy life. Oh and yes! Not too much has changed out here since the old regime 😃
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 sounds like a good reason to live there 😊
Това с кенефа ми дойде малко в повече!
Хаха това е живота 😆😅
@@sistersofbulgaria9396 Друг път такива гадости не показвай. Аз вечерях.... Беше много гнусно!
I guess if she's working 14 hours a day she can do all that. Nice to see other peoples farms. I wonder if life was different under communism.
Lovely to see all the greenery, thanks Laurie
It's not really a farm. This is an ordinary Bulgarian house with a yard and a garden. It was like that before communism, it was like that under communism, it's like that now :) Well, there are more modern ones with only ryegrass, but we call it a villa. Holiday house.
@@kalinxristov1654 A natural subsistence lifestyle, through the ages, affected only by the weather 😊
From what my grandparents tell me it was the same under communism. Everyone living out here has a daily routine which they abide by as strictly as people going to work in the cities do. My grandpa would get up 4am every morning, make coffee, milk the goats and cows, feed the chickens, rabbits and other animals etc. All this had to be done before 6am when the Sheppard came for the goats, sheep and cows. From there a day full of caring/harvesting crops begins, followed by caring for the bees (he had a massive number of beehives 🐝 and loved them all like his own children). There would be much more packed into one day, including constant house repairs and paperwork (he was the Village Representative)… but I will go into details on this in some of my future videos (thank you for the motivation! 😊).. there is just too much to explain over text. As always, you very much for watching Daytona! 😊❤️
Hi Kalin! 😊 The entire village here is a very very small Село and very much a farm. She (and everyone living in our lower village) has much more land with crops, sheep and other animals like rabbits but I did not feel comfortable filming outside of the area she invited us into. Her entire life is self sustained from what she produces from the farm. The younger people have large pieces of land with crops that they farm and sell. I see 100% what you are saying about this being a typical Bulgarian house though 😃. This is why Bulgaria is so amazing.. we are so close to nature. 🌱❤️
:) Putting together my knowledge of English equals that of Hungarian :) I may be wrong, my ideas about a farm are more related to American movies. But I find out from the footage that in this situation, my grandparents also had a farm :) And this is something I somehow don't understand. However, I accept that you are right. :) Keep up the good videos.