Day 20 - Lake Bohinj to Ljubljana
We woke to thick m orning fog but chose to pursue a fi ve-mile walk around Lake Bohinj , anyway. Good call. The f og lifted halfway through the stroll, revealing one more sunny day, one more view of Triglav Peak . We've really enjoyed the wildflowers, evidence of forest management, hang gliders and very fine dining. This tour of the Julian Alps, which we booked through an agency, held many surprises for us. The hikes were gorgeous, not too strenuous, sometimes too technical, sometimes just challenging, sometimes just a stroll, and everything in-between. There are a couple of stretches for which I wish there were an an alternative, but in all, a thorough introduction to Slovenian terrain and hospitality. The best surprise of this trip has been the food. I never expected this to be such a foodie heaven. Wonder if I can pack a suitcase full of Slovenian bread. I've found the people here to be hearty, self-reliant, proud, usually patient and eager...