Way back down

In Slovenia, there’s a saying:

“You are only truly Slovenian once you’ve climbed Triglav.”

Even though the views were hidden, the moment was full of quiet pride — not just for us, but for everyone who had stood here before, and everyone celebrating what this mountain means.

sky, rock, and cloud seem to merge into one — after a lunch break we turn back, picking our way carefully down the same cables and ladders, back toward the warmth of Kredarica.Read more