Slovenia
Craving nature, I took a train ride from Austria through Slovenia - everywhere is green, green, green. This little jewel, a glacial lake, is in the Julian Alps of Slovenia and its beautiful. I needed somewhere to chill out and this was just the ticket. 
There is a 6 km path around the lake in Bled and a couple nice hiking trails that showed stunning views. Although there is not much else to do in this spot without going to more remote places, I never tired of looking at the little church on the tiny island in the middle of the lake.
Human traces from prehistory have been found on this island and before the 17th Century church was built, there was a temple consecrated to Ziva, the Slavic goddess of love and fertility. One can take a traditional boat called plenta to the church and ring the bell for good luck.
Cool place for a castle, dont you think?
The swan family was a great source of amusement, the protective mother would attack anyone who dared to walk past them.
I was looking for a frog on these lily pads in the hope of finding a prospective prince but the church bells brought me no luck.
The Slovenians are probably the nicest people I have come across on this journey - very welcoming and always smiling (even the bus drivers which is a first). In fact, they smile first. Ilsa recommends!!
posted by Ilsa @ Thursday, August 24, 2006
1 Comments:
Hello Ilsa,
It is so exciting to follow you an your travels. It is a great adventure and,I am so grateful that you are sharing it with your stay at home cousins. I love that everyone is getting to know our beautiful ILSA. Looking forward to your next update. Gerri xoxo
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