Rovinj, Croatia, is a quaint fishing village reminiscent of a small Italian village that’s filled with charming old homes that tightly crowd the shorelines of the Adriatic Sea. May 14, 2016
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The center of the Triple Bridge, designed by Jože Plečnik, heading towards old town area and the castle on the hill in Ljubljana. May 18, 2016
It was cold and rainy, but we took a quick tour of the Old Town section of Ljubljana, Slovenia, which included the Town Hall and the Robba Fountain. May 15, 2016
Although overcast, cold and rainy, Bled, Slovenia, with its cliff hanging medieval castle looming over Lake Bled, is our home for the next two days.
The overcast view of Bled Island, which I can see from my hotel room, on Lake Bled in Slovenia. And in the background covered by the clouds are the Julian Alps. May 15, 2016
More of Llublejanani. May 15, 2016
A view of the Julian Alps at Bled Lake, Slovenia. May 16, 2016
Such a wonderful group of travelers. I do hope we meet again. Until then, it has truly been a wonderful pleasure! May 16, 2016
Enjoying our farewell dinner tonight in Bled, Slovina, with our tremendous Rick Steves lead guide, Peter, and his effervescent assistant guide Sanel on this incredible tour. May 16, 2016
And, more of Lake Bled, Slovenia. May 16, 2016
More of the Julian Alps at Lake Bled, Slovenia. May 16, 2016
Vila Bled, in Bled, Slovenia, is the former residence of the Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito. He was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman who served in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980 at the age of 88. May 16, 2016
The traditional to take a trip across Lake Bled or to Bled island is on a Pletna boat. It is the traditional boat made by locals which has its origins back to the late 1500’s. It is a wooden flat-bottom boat with a pointed bow and the stern widened with a step to enable passengers to enter. The oarsman stands up and rows with two oars. May 16, 2016
On Lake Bled, Slovenia, is a Pletna boat with Hilda as we head to Bled island this morning. May 16, 2016
A Pletna boat heading to Bled island in Slovenia. May 16, 2016