A stroll in the Lakatitsa section of Bulgaria's Rila Mountain in winter

From here, on a steep slope, in about an hour and a half one can reach the Saint Elijah chapel.

Traditionally, locals gather here on July 20, when the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Holy Prophet Elijah, and offer a sacrifice in his honor to protect them from disasters.

On the meadow in front of the chapel there is a gazebo with tables and benches and you can have a wonderful picnic. From here, a fabulous panorama opens up, which makes us remember the words of writer Aleko Konstantinov, although they were said about another Bulgarian region: "Look around!... At this moment, will anyone sigh for Tyrol and Switzerland, so that I can smack them on the mouth!... Gentlemen! Look, look at this beautiful scenery, look at these wonders...".

It is winter, but we are reminded of it here and there by the remaining snow patches and the white caps on the high peaks opposite.

From here, satisfied, rested and happy, head back to the village of Govedartsi.