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After a day of waterfalls and mountains it was time for a swim at the beautiful Lake Bohinj.
While Lake Bohinj may not be as glamourous as Lake Bled, it is less crowded, and an ideal summer holiday destination. People come to chill out or to swim in the blue-green clear water. There are lots of outdoor pursuits like kayaking, cycling, hiking - it is big enough to accommodate everyone, and it isRead more
SloveniaWalked to the City Park - beautiful parklands with something for everyone. Apart from the huge Weeping Willows and other trees, there was a great playground, wading pool, cafe, lily pond, and quirky statues placed here and there. One last look around both sides of the river as we prepare to move on to Bohinj tomorrow. It has been such a lovely visit Ljubljana. Hvala!
Greg ThurlowGreat to see Al jogging past the fountain and engaging the locals in fascinating conversation. Pics of Ljubljana are wonderful. It will b hard to beat. Looking forward to your shots of Bohinj and Bled.
Beverley SmithHaha! The locals weren't very responsive to Al but he was pleased you noticed him at the fountain!
SloveniaAmazing!! This is how these caves are described on the brochure- ' Tiny droplets have created an endless parade of crystal fancies in the underground halls. Truly a heaven underground.' We drove to the caves, about 45 minutes south of Ljubljana. The caves are truly breathtaking. The cave system is 240 kilometres long- enormous. A small train takes you into the mountain through the first chambersRead more
SloveniaOur destination for the next three days is the Bohinj Valley or Basin in the Julian Alps (North-western Slovenia). The drive took us through Bled and those first glimpses of the glacial lake, its island and church, and Bled Castle did not disappoint but we did not stop - we were saving Bled for tomorrow. We continued for another 20kms of stunning scenery of mountains and forests before heading upRead more
Greg ThurlowFantastic pics. So glad you are pleased with Sredjna Vas rather than Bohinj or Bled. Don't overdo the cakes, pastries, desserts or the BBQ meat!
Jan ThurlowYou make want to go back! We loved the beautiful village of Stredjna Vas. Have you tried the local cakes?
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A day spent in Bled. We did all things touristy:
Bled Castle - medieval castle built on a precipice over 100m above Lake Bled. According to written sources, it is the oldest Slovenian castle. Great views of Bled, the Lake and mountains.
SloveniaBled Lake - The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin. It is 2,120 m long and 1,380 m wide, with a maximum depth of 29.5 m. The World Rowing Championships were held here in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011 and next month the European Rowing Championships will be held here.
SloveniaBled Island (Blejski otok) - we took the easy option and paid for someone else to do the rowing over to the island. The island has several buildings, the main one being the pilgrimage church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, built in its current form near the end of the 17th century. The church has a 52 m tower and there is a Baroque stairway from 1655 with 99 stone steps leading up to theRead more
SloveniaA change of countries - we are now in Slovenia. Our home for the next three nights is Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital and largest city. It also happens to be one of Europe's greenest and most liveable capitals - the European Commission awarded Ljubljana with the coveted Green Capital of Europe title for 2016. Car traffic is restricted in the centre, leaving the banks of the Ljubljanica River, whichRead more
Greg ThurlowGreat choice in Ljubljana. I expect several pics of the fantastic treats to have with coffee or just as dessert. Think of us back here chewing on stale Anzac biscuits.
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Today's adventures included a visit to Ljubljana Castle, Postonja Caves and, because you can never see too many castles, Predjama Castle.
Ljubljana Castle stands on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana. It is a key landmark of the town. Originally a medieval fortress, possibly constructed in the 11th century and acquired its present outline with an almost complete overhaul in the 15th Century.Read more
SloveniaSpent the day at beautiful Lake Bled, much busier and more tourist centred than where we are staying at Bohinj. Bled Castle sits on a lofty height above the lake and in the middle of the lake on an island sits The Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary. As it's an Eco lake we travelled to the island on a row boat called a Pletna which is an alpine boat for 18 People and rowed at the back byRead more
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Lake looks amazing!
Just realised you had a blog too Betty! This is way better than Rozzie's
Haha thanks Meags. Rozzie is quick to get her blogs out - I take forever!!