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Gastroparesis Picnic Ideas: Vegan, Low-Fodmap and Gluten-Free Picnic Recipes for GERD & Gastroparesis

20th August 2020 by Georgie xoxo Leave a Comment

Welcome to the third post in my Gastroparesis Awareness Month series: Gastroparesis Picnic Ideas. A recipe post full of not one, but an abundance of vegan, Low-Fodmap and Gluten-Free Picnic Recipes for GERD and Gastroparesis.

There’s just something about summer that has me dreaming of checkered blankets on the fresh ground and delicious goodies, with either a book or my favourite people, spending some time under the big blue sky.

So, here’s to cherishing these long lingering summer days whilst they are here and enjoy these comforting recipes for Gastroparesis and GERD.

And even if you don’t have GERD or Gastroparesis I think you’ll still adore these summer treats!

As a disclaimer, this amount of food wouldn’t be something I could eat by myself. I made this earlier this week and have enjoyed it all week. This post truly serves as inspiration as to your particular Gastroparesis symptoms.

Sandwich Ideas for Gastroparesis

What is a picnic without sandwiches?

Here, I’ve gone all afternoon tea style with some sweet dainty sandwich ideas that won’t be troublesome for Gastroparesis.

I’ve made all of these on Gluten-Free Bread but you could also try them out in Gluten-Free wraps too.

Cucumber Sandwiches

An oh-so-classic English classic that is actually so perfect for Gastroparesis! Simply thinly slice a few cucumbers to a piece of bread and enjoy. You can also add a dairy-free spread to the base of the bread.

Hummus Sandwich

To make this sandwich filling head down the post for my Hummus recipe and add it to one side of the bread. I also added a few salad leaves to finish.

Avocado Sandwich with Watercress

In a bowl, mash some avocado with a tiny bit of salt, pepper and lemon juice. Mix well. Then, spread to one side of the salad and top with a few salad leaves of choice.

Roasted Pepper and Pesto Sandwiches

One of my favourites! For this, thinly slice some peppers. add salt and pepper and a tiny bit of oil and roast in a hot oven for 15 minutes.

When the peppers are roasted, add a pesto of choice.

I really like making my own peso with a handful of parsley, basil, pine nuts, cider vinegar, and olive oil. If you prefer, you can also buy a store made vegan pesto. Just be careful to check the ingredients to make sure they are no irritants for Gastroparesis.

Dips for Gastroparesis

I really adore Middle East cuisine and I was in such heaven whilst I lived there earlier this year.

There are so many tantalising and flavoursome recipes that can be enjoyed on the side of something else, or enjoyed alone during a flare-up of my Gastroparesis.

The only problem with some Middle East dips is the inclusion of garlic that can irritate Gastroparesis. Here, I’ve developed two popular recipes that exclude garlic but still have all the same goodness.

You can either serve both of these dips with warm gluten-free pita bread, peeled vegetable sticks or crackers.

I truly adore Deliciously Ella’s Chickpea and Paprika Veggie Crackers. Just a note of caution to say that there is Chilli listed in the ingredients, a well-known irritant for GERD, however, I’m happy to report this wasn’t noticeable at all for me taste-wise.

Hummus

Hummus is such a comfort food for me. I love the significance it has to the Middle East and I loved learning about how each country there differs the method.

If you are able to, you can pair your creamy dips with warm gluten-free pita bread, peeled vegetable sticks or crackers.

Because I do all things with a dose of whimsy around here, I’ve topped it with some edible flowers, hand-grown in my garden.

hummus for gastroparesis and gerd

Hummus Recipe for Gastropareis & GERD (Vegan + Dairy Free + Gluten Free + Low-FODMAP)

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Hummus is such a comfort food for me. I love the significance it has to the Middle East and I loved learning about how each country there differs the method. The only problem with Hummus is the inclusion of garlic that can irritate Gastroparesis. Here, I've developed a recipe that excludes that but still has all the goodness. Serve with warm gluten-free pita bread for the perfect accompaniment.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine middle east

Equipment

  • A blender, measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Drained Can of Chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp Tahini (well stirred)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 3 tbsp Water (and ice cubes if needed for an ice cream texture)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika (to decorate)
  • Parsley (chopped flat-leaf parsley)

Instructions
 

  • First of all, to help make this as low-FODMAP as friendly, drain the can of chickpeas.
  • Place the chickpeas, the tahini, the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin in a blender or food processor. This may take a few minutes so be patient. Add more water if needed. An ice cube (if your blender can handle it) will also help you get that ice cream, fluffy texture.
  • When you're happy with the consistency, grab a spoon and do a taste test! Add a pinch of salt and pepper. You can also add a little more of the oil, spice or lemon juice if you feel it needs it.
  • To finish, pour it into a suitably sized bowl. To make an attractive swirl use the back of a teaspoon. You can then garnish your hummus with parsley and paprika.
  • Serve with warm gluten-free pita bread or gluten-free crackers (I'm using Deliciously Ella's Chickpea & Paprika Crackers)

Notes

If you are able to, you can pair your creamy dips with warm gluten-free pita bread, peeled vegetable sticks or crackers. I love Deliciously Ella’s crispbreads.
Keyword dairy free, gastroparesis, gerd, gluten free, hummus, low fod map, no garlic, vegan

Baba Ganoush

Creamy, dreamy Baba Ganoush is a Lebanese dish of roasted aubergine with tahini and soothing spices.

Typically Bana Ganoush is made with garlic but I have omitted that as it is a known irritant to those with Gastroparesis & GERD.

This dish is packed with minerals and B Vitamins. It really is a gorgeous dip that is so easy to make. Enjoy it with warm gluten-free Pita Bread or some crispbreads.

You can really tailor-make this recipe to suit your own Gastroparesis symptoms. This can be done by lowering the amount of olive oil and tahini that you add to your Baba Ganoush.

baba ganoush for gastroparesis

Baba Ganoush for Gastroparesis & GERD (Vegan + Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free + Low-FODMAP)

Creamy, dreamy Baba Ganoush is a Lebanese dish of roasted aubergine with tahini and soothing spices. Typically it's made with garlic but I have omitted that as it is a known irritant to those with Gastroparesis & GERD. Packed with minerals and B Vitamins, this is a gorgeous dish that is so easy to make. Enjoy it with warm gluten-free Pita Bread or some crispbreads.
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Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine middle east

Equipment

  • Oven, Knife, Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Aubergines
  • 2 tbsp Tahini
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (oven temperatures vary so adjust accordingly)
  • Meanwhile, whilst you wait for the oven to warm up, take a sharp knife and prick a few holes into the aubergine.
  • Pop your aubergine onto a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Place the aubergine into the warm oven for 1 hour. Halfway through, at the 30-minute mark, turn over, and continue to cook for 30 more minutes.
  • Remove the aubergine from the oven and leave to cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • With your sharp knife, cut the aubergine lengthways, and scrape out all of the pulp into a bowl.
  • Add this bowl of the aubergine pulp to a high-powered blender with the tahini, lemon juice, oil, spices, salt and pepper.
  • Mix to your prefered consistency and you're done! Finish with some more oil and paprika to garnish if you like.

Notes

You can really tailor-make this recipe to suit your own Gastroparesis symptoms. This can be done by lowering the amount of olive oil and tahini that you add to your Baba Ganoush.
Keyword baba ganoush, dairy free, gastroparesis, gerd, gluten free, lebanese, low fodmap, middle east, vegan

Drink Ideas for Gastroparesis

Having drinks alongside food can be problematic for those with Gastroparesis.

In actual reality, you’re more likely to find me sipping on water, with some flower essence in, during a picnic. 

Nevertheless, this is so beautiful if you’re having a Gastroparesis flare. I love to sip on this if I can’t manage a full meal knowing I’m getting tons of nutrients.

Papaya Smoothie

Oh Papaya, what a sweet lovely fruit you are! And how gentle and caring you are for Gastroparesis. With enzymes called papain, Payaya helps improve digestion and reduces heartburn.

Papaya is a sweet, tropical fruit that is potent beyond words with several health benefits. It truly is a medicinal fruit.

Other than helping with digestion and heartburn, it is also known to fight against heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, bone health and asthma. It contains vitamin K, beta-carotene, calcium and is a rich source of vitamin A too.

Enjoy it here as a smoothie with just a handful of ingredients. You’ll be hooked on this one I promise!

papaya smoothie for gerd and gastroparesis

Papaya Smoothie for GERD & Gastroparesis (Vegan + Dairy Free + Gluten Free + Low FODMAP)

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Papaya is a sweet, tropical fruit that is potent beyond words with several health benefits.  With enzymes called papain, Payaya helps improve digestion and reduces heartburn.
Other than helping with digestion and heartburn, it is also known to fight against heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, bone health and asthma. It contains vitamin K, beta-carotene, calcium and is a rich source of vitamin A too.
Here I'm blending it with plant mylk and vanilla for a easy, powerful punch of fruit and sweetness to instantly soothe you.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Total Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Caribbean

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Papaya (Peeled, seeded and chopped)
  • 250 ml Coconut Milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 100 grams Ice Cubes (OR filtered water equivalent)

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender. This could take several minutes for a smooth consistency.
  • Pour into glasses or portable container and serve!

Notes

Papayas truly are known as a medicinal fruit! This smoothie is such a nourishing way to enjoy them.
Keyword banana and coconut smoothie, drinks, gastroparesis, gerd, gluten free, low fodmap, papaya, papaya smoothie

Sweet Treats for Gastroparesis

Sweets treats don’t automatically have to be restricted if you have Gastroparesis: it’s all about being ultra smart.

Blueberry Fairy Cakes

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? My, this blueberry fairy cake is!

Made with kind ingredients in mind for Gastroparesis & GERD, I hope you love this decadent, enchanting treat. 

Fairy cakes deliver the perfect amount of sweetness and whimsy with each and every mouthful!

These Blueberry Fairy Cakes are perfect for those with Gastroparesis & GERD as they are gluten-free, low fibre, and feature warm blueberries making them easier to digest.

Finish with a dairy-free yoghurt topping with edible flowers or similar for the perfect enchanting finishing touch that’ll send your tastebuds straight to fairyland.

Blueberry Fairy Cakes for Gastroparesis & GERD (Vegan + Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free + Low-FODMAP)

Georgie xoxo
Fairy cakes deliver the perfect amount of sweetness and whimsy with each and every mouthful! These Blueberry Fairy Cakes are perfect for those with Gastroparesis & GERD as they are gluten-free, low fibre, and feature warm blueberries making them easy to digest. Finish with a dairy-free yoghurt topping with edible flowers or similar for the perfect enchanting finishing touch that'll send your tastebuds straight to fairyland.
Print Recipe
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Fairy Food

Equipment

  • Blender, Bowl, Cupcake Cases, Spatula, Spoons, Oven, Oven Tray

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Eggs OR Egg Replacement (or see note at side) (for vegan version try ½ cup of applesauce)
  • 1/2 Banana (ripe)
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)
  • 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 227 g Almond Flour
  • Sea Salt (pinch)
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 170 Celcius (oven temperatures vary so please adjust accordingly)
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cracked eggs or egg replacement, the banana, melted coconut, apple cider vinegar, and the maple syrup.
  • Mash together well or add to a blender to blend this mixture until smooth.
  • Add the almond flour, a pinch of sea salt, baking soda, and baking powder to the mixture above.
  • Mix both mixtures together until thoroughly combined.
  • Fold the blueberries into this mixture. Be gentle as you fold them in.
  • Gently spoon some of the mixtures into cupcake cases on a baking tray. How much you add depends on your preferences. If you want a full muffin, add more into each case, for more of a cupcake, add just over half.

Notes

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? My, this blueberry fairy cake is! Made with kind ingredients in mind for Gastroparesis & GERD, I hope you love this decadent, enchanting treat. 
Keyword blueberry cake, blueberry fairy cakes, cupcakes, dairy free, fairy cakes, gastroparesis, gerd, gluten free, low fodmap, vegan

Strawberry Jelly

Oh sweet, soothing jellies, how I adore you!

Jelly really is one of the sweetest things that I am able to truly enjoy.

This picnic idea isn’t a recipe per-se, but I just wanted to spread the love for Just Whole Foods Vegan Jelly. It’s my little miracle! Something I can always truly enjoy.

To be honest, I’m a bit of a jelly fiend. I’ve been known to travel with it and also take it into the hospital!

Here I’m using the Strawberry Flavour. I added it to tiny shot glasses, with a hint of flower essence (read all about the magic of flower essence therapy here) and edible flowers for utmost whimsy and enchantment.

Keep your jelly protected in a lovely little jam jar cover. 

And there you have it: Your Gastroparesis Picnic Ideas are sorted!

I hope you enjoyed these whimsy, enchanting picnic ideas for Gastroparesis Awareness Month.

What recipe was your favourite? And what are some of your picnic essentials? I’d love to hear all about them!

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Thank you so, so much for taking the time to read this post and engage in any way you can with this very important awareness month. I’m truly beyond grateful and your constant love and support is the strength that I will use to create the seemingly impossible things.

To read all my posts about Gastroparesis the dedicated category is right here.

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Dear younger Georgie, These are the things I woul Dear younger Georgie,

These are the things I would have wanted you to know this time last year as you celebrate being another year older. 

You were right to choose the word abundance for this year. Although, I don’t think you truly understood the true meaning at the time. Now you’ve learnt that true abundance, magic and the blessings of the universe are within you and around you always. 

You’ll find yourself on an alchemical process of turning dis-ease to simple ‘ease’. The flowing and harmony of life. You’ll finally learn how to move through emotions rather than allowing them to calcify in your bones. You’ll utilise a sense of watery spaciousness. Like the ebb and flow of the gentle tides you watched with awe in Saadiyat Island and the Caribbean. You will become that water. All your sacred energy will be charged by these waters.

You will sink into the golden nectar of your internal world and it will keep you centred and grounded without the pressure from the external world. And there you will finally feel at peace.

Ultimately, life is going to ask you to be constantly courageous. A chance for you to be really brave again and again. So know that no matter what you choose in life you will be met with depth. But to be alive is to be connected. Look only to your own divinity. A beautiful vehicle that carries your soul through life.

Holding you more closely than I ever have before and I promise to look after you from now on. A celebration of a year around the sun means that life gives you another gift. So, keep going small whimsical one. It must be so nourishing to feel the current of life within you again. 

Love, older Georgie xoxo 

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One of my bucket list goals in life was to see fla One of my bucket list goals in life was to see flamingos in the wild and I got my dream this January 😭🦩.
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Bonaire is abundant with their love for flamingos. Their airport is even pink and called 'Flamingo Airport'!
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The Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary is one of only 4 areas in the world where Flamingos breed, making Bonaire the ultimate spot for those who love flamingos as much as me.
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Tourists are not allowed in the sanctuary, but the birds can be watched with binoculars from the road or nearby Pink Beach. The Caribbean flamingo is also the most colourful of all species of flamingos, due mainly to the red carotenes in their diet.
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Before I go, some flamingo facts no one asked for but I need to share (🙈): A group of flamingos is called a ‘flamboyance’. Both flamingo and flamboyance come from words referring ‘to fire’. And Flamingo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese flamengo, literally, ‘flame-coloured.’ And finally, Flamboyance comes from French, meaning ‘to flame’ or ‘flair.’ 🦩🇧🇶💓
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If you have been to Bonaire, you might have spotte If you have been to Bonaire, you might have spotted the distinctive line of white salt pyramids at the southeastern end of the island. Each pyramid, roughly 50 feet high, contains approximately 10,000 metric tons of 99.6% pure salt. Within these huge mounds of crystals is the Flamingo Reserve that is protected. Bonaire is known for its love of nature and I have so many more images to illustrate this coming soon. And yes I did spot some flamingos in the wild and it was indescribably magical 😭💓🦩🇧🇶
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Bon Bini to Bonaire! Along with Aruba and Curaça Bon Bini to Bonaire! Along with Aruba and Curaçao, it is 1 of 3 islands that make up the ABC Islands in the Lesser Antilles.
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The islands are all part of the Kingdom of Netherlands and have a distinct Dutch flair compared to other islands on the Caribbean map.
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Among its 18,000 inhabitants, Bonaire counts no less than 4 languages! Whilst Dutch is the official language, it is the colourful Papiamentu that the locals commonly use, along with glimpses of English and Spanish, as well as other languages associated with the many religious faiths found on the island.
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With colourful architecture, and unique culture that awaits you on each of the ABC islands, it’s a trip that you’ll forever cherish. And honestly, I’m VERY seriously thinking about moving into these colourful flamingo buildings🦩😍❤️
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Much more from Bonaire soon. Has anyone been? Or to the Caribbean? I’d love to know! 🇧🇶
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The history of the Caribbean is rich with adventur The history of the Caribbean is rich with adventurous tales, blended cultures, and natural diversity.
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The most important thing I wanted from this trip back in January was to connect deeply to this history and the beautiful souls who call the Caribbean home.
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From meeting artists in Barbados, to the honour of meeting Carib-Indians in a community in Dominica, I feel so thankful for the blessings of this trip that has enriched an even more powerful exploration of what it means to connect through our shared compassion and humanity.
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I’ll be posting them on my blog so I’m not restricted by words and images and post when they are up (I can’t believe it’s 10 years since I opened this space!).
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But before I go, I was really touched by an interview I watched recently between @brenebrown and @chasejarvis. In it, Brene calls for ‘a minstry of presence’ with people and how this and empathy are the most powerful gifts we can bring to the world.
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I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this because I truly believe that wherever we are today, even just as we move through this online landscape, and through our own communities in the safest way we can now, that arriving with our full presence and the deepest empathy we can bring is a form of medicine that is indescribably powerful.
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I met so many people on my travels who just long to tell their stories and talk to us. I feel so privileged to share these stories and that I have your presence with me as I share them 🇦🇬☀️
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I was just looking through some of my photos from I was just looking through some of my photos from the Caribbean and this capture of a Rainbow in Bonaire really spoke to my heart and soul.
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Rainbows are one of the most potent reminders of hope as they often appear when the sun follows a heavy rainfall. They serve to remind us that there is hope and light to follow even after dark times.
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Now, more than ever, we need hope. For if we are to sink into the uncertainty the world is facing right now, the most natural thing to do is to succumb to hopelessness and despair.
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But in the midst of this suffering and in times like this I know it can seem impossible to find hope.
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But ultimately hope helps us process the uncertain times to blossom into something beautiful. Even if it’s fleeting in our imagination.
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This year, the arrival of spring has reminded me of the powerful message of hope that the sacred rhythm of the universe brings.
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For the light begins to shine brightly once more, animals emerge once again, and plants and flowers ‘spring’ into bloom.
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And just as the bulbs of blooms come to break through the earth searching for the sunlight, I hope so dearly that this message of hope will give you a glowing golden light at the end of the tunnel to lean into.
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Because I am always determined, even when it feels impossible, to remain focused and hopeful on my quest to find the gold at the end of all 🌈s 💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈 (from Whimsy Wednesday April 2020)
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The Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with its g The Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with its golden domes dominates the city and is a symbol of Sofia. Started in 1882 it was finished in 1912 and named after the patron saint of the Russian Tsar Alexander II who was in power at the time.
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The peal of its 12 bells can be heard from 30km away and it is considered to be the largest operating Eastern Orthodox church in the Balkans. Inside you can see wonderful icons, huge chandeliers and the royal thrones.
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I thought this stunning spot was the perfect place to end my adventures in Sofia and now I’m going to get back to savouring every single second I have left here in the UAE 🇧🇬❤️
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The prettiest front view of the breathtaking Alexa The prettiest front view of the breathtaking Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia. The other side of this stunning cathedral from this loveliest city will be the final for this series 🇧🇬❤️
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