18 to 20 July, 2018 - Ljubljana - (Slovenia)
Ahh, Ljubljana. Capital of a country we love so dearly. Is this visit number six or seven? Seven, I think. It has changed a lot since 1995, when we hardly saw another foreigner during our stay, and the sounds of war in nearby regions interrupted our sleep. Now the restaurants buzz with various languages on the go. The number of cafes on the river front have exploded. Glass topped boats glide by carrying traditional tourists, while people seeking a difference stand up on paddle boards. Little flags stick out the top of small clusters of Germans, French, and English travellers, all hanging on lengthy descriptions of the city history being doled out by the local bearing the flag. Do we like it here less? Not at all. The prices may be up a bit, but the quality and variety are still great. The vibe is "happening". There are some signs of social problems - walls in back streets wear a lot of graffiti - political commentary, perhaps, some obvious "pro-vegan" scrawls, and lots of mindless vandalism in the form of tagging. Still, the monuments sparkle, the important buildings shine, the river and streets are clean, and it all combines to be a fine place to finish this adventure.
Opening up to the drinks page while sitting by the river, view of the triple bridge laid out before us, we decided to choose our beverages based on economics. The wine was cheaper than the soft drinks. Cheers.
View from Our Bed - Ljubljana
City Hotel, Ljubljana. Town and castle views.
And the View from our Balcony - Ljubljana
City Hotel, Ljubljana. Town and castle views.
Making Sure I Say Hello
It is believed that touching the dragons on Dragon Bridge will ensure a return visit to Ljubljana. Seems to have worked for us six times so far. Better not change the pattern.
Jo's Happy
She got her squid stuffed with ham and cheese, cooked in garlic. Accompanied by a carafe of Malvazija.
Finding My Inner Dragon
Gibinica
We could not leave without having one. This was partially demolished before we remembered a photo was necessary.
Panorama over Ljubljana
Looking down over the old town from the castle walls.
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