Tag Archives: Slovenia

Friday Photo: Lake Bled, Slovenia

I had every intention of writing more this week.  It was a strange week, being away, not really able to have my mind on personal things and then the days just evaporated and I found myself on Friday again.  But … Continue reading

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Friday Photo: The Choice of a Communist Generation

It’s not coke, it’s not Pepsi, it’s Cockta, the Yugoslavia homegrown cola beverage that came about at a time when foreign colas were difficult to obtain and they were looking for a viable competitor as well.  I always love trying … Continue reading

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My mishaps in Croatia — Part 3

The end of my crazy little day in Zagreb and Plitvice National Park. Just for those following along who may want to know how it ended. Check outPart 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t yet. Continue reading

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My mishaps in Croatia — Part 2

Sorry I had to break the posts up.  I’m in England at the moment and if I don’t separate them a bit I won’t ever get it finished.  For those who may not have followed this is a continuation of … Continue reading

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My mishaps in Croatia — Part 1

I figured that while I had a few full days in the former Yugoslavia I would take the chance and see as much as I could on my list. One of those high on my list of places was to get over to Plitvice National Park in Croatia. It was going to be a bit of a hike, but I wanted to go so I figured I would spend Saturday in Croatia, come back for the day to Ljubljana on Sunday to get a few more sights around there and then off overnight to Budapest. It was a bit condensed of a plan but it at least sounded good… But as often is the case, things didn’t work out the way I had planned. Continue reading

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Friday Photo: Castle and Lake Bled

I did not know that Slovenia was as beautiful as it was before going here.  It was far from what I imagined it would be, and such a lovely place to visit.  I only wish I had more time while … Continue reading

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