Train trip to Slovenia this morning. Exit and entry checks took place at the one train station.
Lovely Ljubljana. Such a pretty place, and a wonderful peaceful vibe. The centre part is pedestrian area, although you do need to watch out for cyclists. I think this is a place I could come back to. We didn't have any expectations of Slovenia, didn't know anything about the country at all, so it's a real surprise.
We did a tour of the city with a local guide, Martin - very knowledgeable. Ljubljana has been affected by 2 significant earthquakes, enabling significant reconstruction to take place. Importantly, it wasn't involved in conflicts - that's a huge advantage.
We visited a church in the city, large, but not outstanding from the outside, except the doors. Both were magnificent brass doors, with 3D sculptures. Martin pointed out elements of one of the doors - the history of the bible. The inside of the church is stunning - beautiful frescos and huge organs.... three of them!
Took the funicular up to the castle on the hill above Ljubljana. Great views.
Day 2 - bus trip out to Lake Bled. Again, beautiful scenery. A really peaceful place. The oldest castle in Slovenia sits high on a hill above the lake. Lots of steps. There's a small island in the middle of the lake, and a church on the island. Lots of things to do both on the water and around the lake.
Bled is famous for a particular style of cake, so we had to try that.
There's such an amazing outdoor eating/ drinking culture in Ljubljana. So many outdoor restaurants, and all really busy, even at 11pm. What a great place to spend Friday night.
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