15 months ago we hosted Breda and Bozo from Slovenia. We knew little about their country until we met them. After spending a few days with them and experiencing our wine regions we knew we would catch up with them somewhere again. We had such a warm welcome from them at the train station in Ljubljana . It was as if we had not been apart. They had just arrived back from over a 100 km bike ride. We all chatted and chatted. They live in a village 35 km from the city. Very peaceful surroundings.
Next morning we all took off early for some of the sights of Slovenia. First stop Postojna caves..we were not expecting anything too much as we had been in many caves before. This blew us away.
First thing is you get on a small train at the entrance.It is already busy and it is only 9.00 am. Then after travelling for what seemed ages we arrived. We found out after it was 2 km. On this ride my mouth was open all the time because of what I was seeing. Can you imagine a cave that big with all the stalactites and stalagmites etc but times that by 2 km long?
Then we walked for a kilometre to see some of the most magnificent structures in a cave I have ever seen. They grow 1mm every ten years. There was something different to see every step. No special lighting and all that kind of stuff you usually see associated with cave tours.
Next back on the train for another 2km to the entrance again.
I would love to go back and see it all again...hope to take some of the grandchildren next time.
All I can say is wow, wow, wow.
Off to the alps next. Bozo loves driving thank goodness. They took us to all theit favorite spots for coffee, cold drinks and my favourite for the day ..lunch.
The water in their river systems is so green/ blue. The most incredible color. Then when you see the limestone rocks that surround the mountains you can understand why the color is like that.
They are a sporting and outdoor nation. I think they really appreciate their summers after 6 months of bitterly cold winters.
Lunch..fantastic food actually serious food, great beer and gratis plum schnapps . That sent me over the edge. Little tipsy by then. Onward and upwards. Literally.
We climbed to the top of the mountain..for those of you who have read the book Heidi as a child that is what it was like up on top. We stopped for more traditional food that Breda also prepared for us the next night... hers was better. They kept meeting up with friends from Kranj where they live... I love the life they lead and they love Australia . By the way I forgot to say we climbed the mountains by car.
I am not sure how many kms Bozo drove that day but we were high up in the mountains indeed. They showed us where their next cycling competition was taking place. I cannot believe that they do this for fun. The roads are so steep that they number the curves so they know how many to the top. Going down is madness. They love it as I am sure we would if we had just a little more experience.
Next and last stop, Lake Bled.
This is one of the most well known tourist destinations and I now know why. So serene watching the white swans , children playing, cyclists and walkers all enjoying the last of the sun for the day. At last the reward for the end of the day. They had been telling us about this sweet named Kremsnita, that is a specialty of the region. It was a long time coming..poor Bozo had driven so long .He deserved his wine. We had an entertaining time people watching. It was an action packed day and at the end of it Breda still prepared a traditional dinner.
Thank you so much to the both of you for a day we will not forget . Xxxx
This was one amazing cake..you need to ask Nick its name.
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