Sofia enjoys a day free of cars.

Some of Sofia's finest chauffeurs and intellectuals feed the pigeons while enjoying Car Free Day.  

What a nice day today as cars got kicked out of Sofia City Centre for a few hours and pedestrians and cyclists reclaimed the streets, at least for a while.

Distressed hordes of Mercedes and Cabriolet drivers were being treated in local hospitals for depression and shock and the city's beloved mutri retired to the city parks to read poetry and philosophy and to feed the birds (winged variety). Ever vigilant traffic police kept a watchful eye on the city's junctions to ensure compliance with the ban. They did appear a little uneasy at the prospect of having to buy their own lunch for a change.

What a pleasant experience to be able to walk the city streets without having to fear for your life. Here's to next year's Car Free Day. Or why not make it a week?!