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</figure></center>Family Buttcoins has entered another world schooling hub. This time we are in Bansko Bulgaria. The hub is called Articterns. It’s 6 weeks of skiing, learning and excursions. 
Here is a bit of general information about Bansko.
Bansko is a charming mountain town in southwestern Bulgaria, best known for its ski resort, lively après-ski scene, and rich history. Nestled at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, it attracts visitors year-round with outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and hot springs. The town itself has a blend of traditional Bulgarian architecture, cobbled streets, and cozy mehanas (taverns) serving local specialties like kapama and Bansko-style sausage. In winter, it’s Bulgaria’s top ski destination, while summer offers incredible nature and cultural experiences.
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As we are here in mid March a lot of the snow is starting to melt so the rivers are really rambling. Amari wasn’t feeling so well today so me, mom and Percy decided to go off on a little hike. Fresh moist air, heavy with pine a wet forest smell. Birds and the calm of deep forest really wash away life’s worries.
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This environment calls out to kids. The P-man scampered around off trail and pulling us to see things he found. 
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Like this giant ant mound he discovered. Not sure if you can see it, but that entire mound is crawling with red fire ants.
I always find it amazing how these small insects move and shape the world’s landscapes. 
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Most of our days have been pretty full of activities so it was nice to just get out into the wild for a wander. The terrain and forests here in Bulgaria are very similar to where I grew up in the countryside of New York. 
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This was an activity from a few days back. Pretty wild, they brought up an entire symphony up onto the mountainside. Crazy, that’s a grand piano. Amazing music, and fitting of the landscape, but all quite surreal. 
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Here you have a bunch of us parents swapping stories while the kids build igloos. Sharing tips around traveling with kids has been a great bonus of coming to these world schooling hubs.
I’ve appreciated too that many of the families are crypto friendly and invested. So that’s been great. I’ve chatted up Hive a few times… we see if someone comes on board. 
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Happy kids in the snow. It’s why we came. As a kid I was a skier and I had a feeling both my adventurous kids would enjoy.
So far Bansko has been a real winner of a location!
Prices are fair and standards are high.
I’ve been reading a lot about how overpriced skiing has gotten in the U.S.
Over 200$ for a lift ticket and lessons into the 1000’s$
While here a day lift ticket is 42$ and as we got the season pass it will be under 20$ a day. 6 lesson package for under 200$.
Time for those skiers in the U.S.A. To get a passport and save money going on a ski vacation in Bulgaria. 🇧🇬

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