Driving to Slovenia

Today we picked up a rental car in Split to drive up the Croatian coast to Slovenia. Along the way we stopped at the museum and boyhood home of Nikola Tesla. The exhibit featured a chronology that placed his life and work in the context of the larger world of politics, science and art during his lifetime.

Tesla invented the wireless remote, vertical takeoff aircraft, remote control for ships, radar, and so many more inventions! Yet he lived the last part of his life penniless and died alone. We got to see a demonstration of a million-volt Tesla coil which lit up fluorescent bulbs held in the hands of young volunteer visitors.

The drive along the coast was stunning, and brought back great memories of our REI group tour.

Tonight we're staying in a very small farming village nearby to the cave we'll visit tomorrow. We are the only guests at the inn, and were the only diners this evening. Our hosts are very welcoming, serving us local wine and beer, and regional dishes like truffle gnocchi (yum!).Read more