Hello from Lake Bled! It’s been thunder storming this morning and the camp site is packed full but one walk out to the lake and you can see why. Slovenia is such a beautiful country. Mountains and lakes and lots of fresh fresh air.
What a magical few weeks we have had since we last posted. Bosnia and Hercegovina were so different, a mix of mosques and churches with Turkish bazaars, mountains and open fields. A more developed Albania. Friendly people were also a welcome sight coming from Croatia! It wasn’t only us that felt that way, all the locals we spoke to also felt the same way.
First stop was a short drive from Dubrovnik, which was ridiculously packed with tourists, straight to Mostar. Famous for its diving bridge and being bombed to pieces 10 years ago. To our lucky surprise the annual diving competition was on so we decided to stay an extra night and see the action.
Sarajevo was next. A real Turkish feel, obviously because it was an Ottoman city 500 years ago.
It had a real vibe to it. Smoke filled the air from all the meat on the grills, lots of cafes, people watching, bars and the call the prayer going off in the back ground. Who would of thought this was Europe?! Driving through the country, alot buildings haven't been touched since the day they where blown up and bullet holes riddle houses all over place.
It’s so interesting to see how these countries have done in the last 15 years since the war. We could really appreciate that life really does just go on. What else can they do?
From Sarajevo it was a MASSIVE drive, 10 hours to Zagreb. It wasn’t that it was a long distance, just the roads, detours and trucks held us up. Back into Zagreb, Croatia again. All was good; it’s not the coast so everyone was much friendlier.
Zagreb was a nice town, everyone moving at a nice leisurely place, big wide streets, lots of parks and not much to see. Then off we headed back into Euro land where everything is normal again. And our van insurance is valid. Phew.
The minute we crossed the border into Slovenia it was totally Europe, a mix of Austrian, Hungarian and German. Pine trees, Alps and fresh air.
Ljubljana was our first stop. A small old town, a castle and a million cocktail bars and cafes.
It was lots of fun. Not that much to do except shop and drink and drink and wander around the streets leading off the river and drink.
What a magical few weeks we have had since we last posted. Bosnia and Hercegovina were so different, a mix of mosques and churches with Turkish bazaars, mountains and open fields. A more developed Albania. Friendly people were also a welcome sight coming from Croatia! It wasn’t only us that felt that way, all the locals we spoke to also felt the same way.
First stop was a short drive from Dubrovnik, which was ridiculously packed with tourists, straight to Mostar. Famous for its diving bridge and being bombed to pieces 10 years ago. To our lucky surprise the annual diving competition was on so we decided to stay an extra night and see the action.
Sarajevo was next. A real Turkish feel, obviously because it was an Ottoman city 500 years ago.
It had a real vibe to it. Smoke filled the air from all the meat on the grills, lots of cafes, people watching, bars and the call the prayer going off in the back ground. Who would of thought this was Europe?! Driving through the country, alot buildings haven't been touched since the day they where blown up and bullet holes riddle houses all over place.
It’s so interesting to see how these countries have done in the last 15 years since the war. We could really appreciate that life really does just go on. What else can they do?
From Sarajevo it was a MASSIVE drive, 10 hours to Zagreb. It wasn’t that it was a long distance, just the roads, detours and trucks held us up. Back into Zagreb, Croatia again. All was good; it’s not the coast so everyone was much friendlier.
Zagreb was a nice town, everyone moving at a nice leisurely place, big wide streets, lots of parks and not much to see. Then off we headed back into Euro land where everything is normal again. And our van insurance is valid. Phew.
The minute we crossed the border into Slovenia it was totally Europe, a mix of Austrian, Hungarian and German. Pine trees, Alps and fresh air.
Ljubljana was our first stop. A small old town, a castle and a million cocktail bars and cafes.
It was lots of fun. Not that much to do except shop and drink and drink and wander around the streets leading off the river and drink.
Now we're relaxing at Lake Bled with lots of other people!
Where we are today! Lake Bled
The beautiful buildings along the Ljubljanica river packed with bars and cafes
The mascot of Ljubljana, the dragon.
Sal's new roxy dress that she just HAD to have
Zagreb
Zagreb's old town lined with cafes
Lots of grave yards around Sarajevo from the war
Sarajevo's main square in the Turkish quarter, lots of fun!
The famous bridge called 'the old bridge' in Mostar, Hercegovina 
There are lots of nice old mosques in Mostar. The town had a real Arabic feel
A reminder of their past, on the street commonly know as the front line.
Someone getting ready for the 21mtr jump off the old bridge
The diving championships at Mostar
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