On our way to Croatians west coast there were 30/40 road stalls selling different honeys. Driving north on the coast the bridge to krk looked impressive but rocky and baron. The sun came out and the temperature rose to 33, glad of the breeze. Pitched in opatjia, dip in the salty sea, then stroll over to town centre. Another dip after dining then to bed.
Took the camp bus to the lakes. Amazing place where the hundreds of waterfalls defy logic and petrude out, crystal water, loads fish. We walked to p3, took the boat to p2, walked to st3, train to st1, then walked a little more. Not quite our usual jaunt as too many tourists but still a must see place. Only seen the sun a little today but have not needed the rain coats we were advised to bring. Could do with some rain as car is disgusting.
Croatians don't seem as cheery as Slovinians, especially when we don't have any kuno to pay for stuff.
I've started to enjoy shopping, they have ac.
We had to show passports as we crossed into Croatia! Stopped for our first drink within a few meters(only latte!). Ogulin for our picnic lunch then onto Plitvice.
Slovenia Slovenia all stunning but particularly in the Triglav national park, rivers so crystal. First impressions of Croatia - good. They quote everything in kuna but seem to accept euros.
Camp site is spacious then down to the river for a cool, around 30 degrees again. So quiet! Maybe some action at the bar later! Nicki has had very little alcohol since the Dolomites!
Skofja loka for our first drink and toast then onto ljubljana. Booked in early at the campsite then the bus into town. Lovely centre based around the river and bridges, butchers bridge and dragons bridge for 2. One square was spraying water as rain, very refreshing plus the best bubble maker I've ever seen, loads of bars and cafes. Still very hot so back to camp and into the pool complex for a chill.
Treated to cheese making demo last night, tasted a bit bland but we should have waited another 3 months.
Up for a 8am bike ride to the source of the river then grabbed some bits and onto bohinsko lake for a dip and swim with the fish, idyllic, and 31 degrees.
Back at camp decided to take another cooling in the river. A mixed grill and salad between us to finish the evening, hard to beat. .
Up early and a short walk to sunikov vodni, a gorgeous gorge peaceful stunning.
Back to camp, packed up and headed on. From soca to trenta is a memorable road, 1000 metres climb, 50 numbered switchbacks, 25 up, 25 down, and if I want a challenge one day, from the trenta side all the switchbacks are cobbled. We did see several nutters in the heat having a go. Coffee stop on the way then stopped at lake bled. Picturesque but busy, walked a little and picnic, very hot.
No room at bohinsko lake camp so pitched at Danica. Sat in the river, very cold.
Up early and booked in by 9. Kayaking down a shallow, crystal clear river but full of rocks and rapids was great fun. Everyone is really friendly and helpful. Looking for bears but the guide said only a few shy ones round here. More in Croatia. The campsite is the most idyllic yet.
After our siesta ( it was 30 degrees ) we decided to try to walk to krn lake, after 2hrs uphill we had to concede we had not given ourselves enough time, water or food and turned back.
Pasta and another stunning sunset.
Filled the car in bovec again, 47 litres, 527 mile. A lot less to the gallon but a lot of mountain passes. I think fuel was 1.08 in Germany, Italy was 1.35, Slovenia 1.11, was able to pass Italy.
