Day 9 - Škocjan Caves and Soča Valley

Today was pretty rainy as we departed Črniče but perfect for exploring the Skocjan Caves. Words can’t describe the beauty so hopefully the pictures will give at least a hint to the wonders of this part of the world. The rock is mostly limestone which when dissolved into the watershed gives the Soča River that brilliant blue color. After leaving the caves, we drove north toward the Alp region of Slovenia, tracing the path of the river Soča. As the mountains reared up around us as we ascended the valley, towns became more traditionally alpine. We stopped at a random trail signpost situated on the side of the road near a bridge crossing the Soča river and decided to explore the trail which promised to lead to a waterfall. The trail, lined with brilliant white rocks proved to be almost as spectacular as the Boka waterfall, the mightiest waterfall in Slovenia. We then continued our journey and arrived at our destination, nestled deep in a tiny valley in upper Trenta, with spectacular views of the mountains looming all around. We stayed the night at Homestead Kekec, a "four apple" tourist farm in this idyllic setting.Read more