This morning I had an early breakfast of bread, cheese and jams and have headed south on the E85 towards Stara Zigora. Depending on what I find on the way, I will try to push on to Edirne in Turkey or even Istanbul. No fresh snow this morning, and the main roads have been cleared and everyone seems to be getting on with things. The city webcams and google weather have been very helpful.
Two thirds of this route is reasonably flat compared to the Balkan mountains I will meet later.
Heading for the highlands.