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Published: August 31st 2008
SLOVENIA SUMMER SPORTS
8 MAN ROWING COMPETITION ON LAKE BLED(Taken from Our Summer in Slovenia)
In addition to golf which I shall describe separatly, Slovenia's mild, abundant sunshine, and clear unpolluted summer days provide a havan for those who appreciate the outdoors. Besides climbing the mountains of the north, rafting the many clear streams and rivers, cycling through a generally sparse countryside replete with roadside resturants and rest stops, these is fly fishing, swimmming, competitive rowing, camping, and all the other natural out-of-doors activities one can indulge in; and do so in a comparatively uncrowded and more relaxed setting than found in western europe.
Elysee and I especially enjoyed swimming in Lake Bled, I tried some fly fishing, many days we spent walking the countryside and trails in Triglev National park, and watching the competitive two and six man oar regattas on Lake Bled, a sport that the Slovenes are particulary adept at.
While I have no direct experience, I am informed by several colleagues that Slovenia's winter sports should not be overlooked. I did witness, even in summer, their penchant for ice hockey with summer practice taking place in Bled's indoor rink. And Bled, which is several miles from the higher elevations, boasts a local ski
SLOVENIAN SUMMER SPORTS
FLY FISHING IN SOLITUDE lift.
With Slovenia's low population density, beautiful and environmentally unspoiled outdoors, an outdoor's person will find plenty to do in great surroundings.
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