Bled is a
small town about an hour away from the capital with a church in the center of
its lake. I hike up to the castle to get a nice view of the church from above.
It is so peaceful as I hear nothing but the birds chirping and the wind blowing
through my hair. I see kids going down a waterslide from above, and just laugh
at myself and my current injury from a waterslide. And I did not leave Bled
without trying their specialty, the
kremsnita,
the Bled crème cake. It has a layer of flan, topped off with a fluffy cream
and a crispy top. Overall it is very light and refreshing, perfect for the super-hot
day. I also had a chance to visit the
Postojna Caves, limestone structures below ground. It is very similar to Jeita
Grotto in Lebanon, so I am not too impressed or wowed. But if it is your first
time going to caves like this, then you might like it. On my last night, I was
lucky enough to snag a ticket to watch the Vienna Philharmonic (rated best in
the world) open the Ljubljana festival as it is nearly impossible to get a
ticket to see them in Vienna. I must
say, I can’t complain…life is good.
One funny encounter was with another
backpacker, while watching a EuroCup game we spent an hour discussing ways to
travel lightly as possible. Some of his tips included, not carrying a towel,
using a travel toothbrush, and finding soap wherever you can. I guess I’ll see
how lightly I can travel on my next trip. I will look at the scale, the next
time I’m at the airport to see how heavy my bag is.
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