Around the Adriatic: Slovenia - Bohinj, Friday, 2019 April 19


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April 19th 2019
Published: August 1st 2020
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After breakfast, a quick walk in the crisp fresh air through the village down the road into the farm land was my only opportunity to check if my hiking pole was in one of the buses or had unfortunately fallen on the ground. Lelia came with me for pure pleasure, and our walk was pleasant indeed. The newly green grass beyond the little church gave us a vista all the way to the forest near the farm. ... Read Full Entry



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Looking out over entrance Looking out over entrance
Looking out over entrance

Pretty, but meant for defence
Erasmus of Lueg, robberbaron, 15 centuryErasmus of Lueg, robberbaron, 15 century
Erasmus of Lueg, robberbaron, 15 century

One of Predjama Castle's many owners
Knight's room  Knight's room
Knight's room

Best room in Prejama Castle
Domain of Predjama Castle Domain of Predjama Castle
Domain of Predjama Castle

A view over the whole valley
Bled Castle, 12 century Bled Castle, 12 century
Bled Castle, 12 century

Dreaming castle on a high rock
Hotel Center Hotel Center
Hotel Center

Bohinj, a mountain resort
View from our balcony, Hotel Center View from our balcony, Hotel Center
View from our balcony, Hotel Center

Evening light on spring-clad hills



1st August 2020

Wow. I don't think I'd want to have lived 800 years ago - not even on the 1% chance of having been a resident of that castle as opposed to a servant in it. It's much more comfortable here and now. The stones for invaders hint at the level of effort required in all areas of life. Your video is great - it really gives the feel of the place. I have to remind myself to try video, not just for things in motion but for when light conditions aren't great. My camera sometimes seems to do better with video than with long exposures.
10th August 2020

Not to live in medieval times
I agree with you. And I agree about video being better than stills sometimes.

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