Next up. One of the most favourite places I've ever been. Bled, in Slovenia. A break from cities was much needed and Bled really did the trick with its beautiful lake and little church on an islet in its centre and surrounded by very impressive mountains. It is easy to fall in love with the place. Slovenia has managed to keep much of its natural forests and rivers intact and have quite a lot of it to show off.
Bled is surrounded by the beautiful Julian Alps, rivers waterfalls and amazing blue lakes. The mountains glow white as if they are capped with snow thought it's actually exposed limestone. And the river's rocks and boulders are also white limestone which makes the water looks like the aquamarine colour similar to Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays.
Whilst on a trip to the mountains, the guide explained to our group about how he grew up here and how much he loved it. He also shared some of his crazy stories, one where he and his buddies were drunk and stole a boat (well borrowed it) in the middle of the night and rowed to the islet which they thought would be deserted. Instead they were greeted by men in black robes with knives who told them to leave. So they did. Shame, the story could have been much better if they had have stayed.
Beautiful Lake Bled isn't any ordinary lake, its protected by law. You would think that this would just exclude fishing and the like, but no even swimming is banned. Which is a shame, because it truly is stunning.
Bled also now holds the title for the best pizza in Europe, courtesy of an Italian ex-pat chef. If you ever come here, get in touch and you shall also share the glory!
Bled is surrounded by the beautiful Julian Alps, rivers waterfalls and amazing blue lakes. The mountains glow white as if they are capped with snow thought it's actually exposed limestone. And the river's rocks and boulders are also white limestone which makes the water looks like the aquamarine colour similar to Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays.
Whilst on a trip to the mountains, the guide explained to our group about how he grew up here and how much he loved it. He also shared some of his crazy stories, one where he and his buddies were drunk and stole a boat (well borrowed it) in the middle of the night and rowed to the islet which they thought would be deserted. Instead they were greeted by men in black robes with knives who told them to leave. So they did. Shame, the story could have been much better if they had have stayed.
Beautiful Lake Bled isn't any ordinary lake, its protected by law. You would think that this would just exclude fishing and the like, but no even swimming is banned. Which is a shame, because it truly is stunning.
Bled also now holds the title for the best pizza in Europe, courtesy of an Italian ex-pat chef. If you ever come here, get in touch and you shall also share the glory!
3 comments:
Why is it that Gad always feels the need to dominate random statues of animals? hrm :)
Loving the blog guys, rock n roll
Ola Renee! Good to hear from you! Bled and its surrounds sound pretty darn good.
T, Adam must dominate statues, because as we all know, the real things dominated him.... ooooooh yeeeeeeaaahhh.
I still say you will find better pizza in Italy...
Keep it comein kids, we are all living vicariously thru you...
Glad you guys are enjoying the blog! Already miss hanging out with yall down at Monties!
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