After spending two nights in Croatia, we though it would be a good idea to visit Lake Bled in Slovenia during the same trip since we drive through Slovenia anyways. Plus, with us moving in April/May we are running out of time and four day weekends.
We were up, ready, and out of the hotel by 7:30. Just like we planned and not a minute late this time. ;) Then we grabbed a quick breakfast before driving some of the coast of Croatia and up to Slovenia. Since we didn't get to see any of the Adriatic Sea like we had originally planned, we decided this detour that added a couple of hours to our travel time was a good one. Let me tell you, it was well worth it! We saw such cute houses on the way, almost got sick once or twice because of all the switchbacks, and got to see beautiful turquoise water. Connor and Aaron even swam for about 45 minutes at one of our stops because Connor kept asking us "pretty please?" We have the hardest time telling him no when he says that in the sweetest voice with little puppy dogs eyes.
Our first glimpse of the Adriatic Sea.
Our first quick stop was in Senj.
Connor dipping his toes in the water. We wish the boys would have swam here because the water was so nice.
There was a dog beach down in the water.
Cute peach church in Crisnjeva, Croatia.
Happy to be in the water.
After swimming, the boys changed at the car and we started our drive to Lake Bled. We stopped for lunch {European McDonald's is so much better than it is in America} and then got stuck in traffic for over an hour before crossing the border into Slovenia. Connor and I took a nap and we were at our destination when we woke up.
Lake Bled is a popular tourist area in Europe. It's a beautiful lake in the Julian Alps with a small island in the middle of the lake. There's a beautiful church and a few other buildings on the island. We took a traditional Pletna boat there and spent 40 minutes exploring before out trip back. It was about to rain, so we rushed back to the car instead of exploring a little more.
Bled Island.
Traditional Pletna boats used to get tourists to the Island.
Left: Bled Castle.
I love him.
Left: The Church of the Assumption. Right: Stairs leading to the church and other buildings.
Right: Connor sitting at the top of the 99 steps. It is tradition for grooms to carry their brides up the 99 steps for good luck.
Loved this door!
They sell tons of honey in this country!
We had a little time to waste before our boat ride back to Bled.
Connor and I got to sit in the front of the boat on the trip back. Can you tell he was excited?
Tomorrow, or Monday, I'll post about our fun night of glamping and our day in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital.
XOXO,
Jenn
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