Tues., 10/6
Today is our last opportunity to see this lively university city of 300,000, 60,000 of whom are students, which has incorporated Roman, Medieval, Baroque and Hapsburg elements with the 20th century architecture of its native son, Joze Plecnk, after an earthquake struck in 1895. Walking the Old Town, crossing rivers and bridges, dodging the college students on bikes and listening to street musicians was energizing. We took the funicular up to the beautifully reconstructed medieval castle, overlooking the city, walked the Farmers' Market, and had a seafood lunch by the river.
All good things must come to an end, but we are pleasently tired and ready to go home, so this afternoon was dedicated to packing up the souvenirs and dirty clothes before we were treated to our farewell dinner at a very ethnic Slovenian restaurant, which included a program of folk dancing and their signal instrument, the accordian.
This has been a very educational and fun trip with 12 of us compatible new friends and an outstanding young woman, Ivana, as our trip leader. It has been great to introduce the Overseas Adventure Travels experience to cousin Joan!
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