Omg We decided to leave Istria early and spend a night in Ljubljana. On our way we stop at the Postojna caves and the Prejnama Castle. What a treat!!

First the caves. We had no idea of the magnitude of these. They are huuuge!! And so ovez caves. Just spectacular.

Then on to the nearby Prejnama castle built in the 1200s right out of c a rock for protection. Fascinating history and visit inside. Damp and dark castle but so ingenious!!

We then make our way to the capital Ljubjiana. What a quaint and lovely town of 320,000 people. We are told that close to a million people come into the town everyday.

Lovely hosts and staff in our hotel!! We visit the local castle which hosts an exhibition on the history of Slovenia. Chuck is enthralled and finally gets his questions answered!

The climb up to the bell tower is fantastic with a red staircase! View at the top is spectacular.

The next day we are off to Lake Bled stopping first at the Vintgat gorge. A local networks of small waterfalls with a very neat passeway built along the side of the rocks.

At Lake Bled, our hotel is waterfront facing the beautiful lake. What a treat!! We walk the 6km trail around the beautiful scenic lake and climb the hill to the castle located atop the rock cliff. Ouf!! But what a view again!!

The next day we are off toe Lake Bohinj and take a walk around that lake as well. Much quieter little town and beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. Reminiscent of back home!! Back to the hotel we finally treat ourselves to our first ice cream. Those cones vendors are everywhere and everyone seems to be eating one!! Yum!!

Back to Zagreb the next day we sit at a patio in the heart of the city and marvel at how busy the place is as everyone seem to be taking advantage of a beautiful Saturday!!

we checked into the Royal airport hotel for our final night, 5 minutes from the airport. Great big rooms and good restaurant and free breakfast included. We fly back home on Sunday at 10:15. Another epic trip!!