October 9, 2023
Sometimes, I can’t believe how many beautiful places I see in a short time while traveling.

Yesterday, I once again visited an incredibly beautiful place, Vintgar Gorge, near Lake Bled, Slovenia.
Slovenia is entirely new to me. This is my first visit. I took a nice long stretch of six days to hang out in Ljubljana, the capital. As capital cities go, it is on the small side and has a chill vibe. The Ljubljanica River that runs through the city was carefully planned to be pedestrian friendly. There are oodles of bars, restaurants, and sitting spots to people-watch.

I visited a museum a day, all fantastic, and enjoyed walks up by the castle and through Tivoli Park.

The “Open Kitchen” food festival lasts from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Fridays, spring through autumn.

Not to mention, there’s the daily market square filled with fresh produce and flowers.

Two days ago, I arrived in Lake Bled. Wow! It is the quintessential European mountain fantasy town with a castle high on a rock cliff and an island in the lake with a church. It has a touristy vibe but doesn’t feel as overrun as Windermere in England’s Lakes District.

Yesterday, I took a shuttle out to nearby Vintgar Gorge. My expectations were low since I had recently visited Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia.
It was another of those better-than-expected experiences.
I think the fact that we are now in October helped, too. The trail along the gorge wasn’t especially crowded, even though it was a Sunday.
The fall colors also enhanced the crystal-clear waters.
Enjoy the photos and be sure to add Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge to your Slovenian itinerary!