Deeper Underground

Slovenia - from the high majesty of the Julian Alps, where, as I like to tell everyone I meet, I climbed Mount Triglav last summer, to the bowels of the deep cave system in Skocjan Park, we make the most of our journey through this tiny country.

Brooklyn and her new Slovenian peasant friend.

It's a Pletna race!

Rock the boat... don't tip the boat over! 

The "adult" pletna.

Bros.

Natasha explains the process of climbing stairs.   

We made it up the stairs.

The little baroque Church of St. Mary on Slovenia's only island.

Ow.

Natasha explains the wishing bell.

Denver has the strength to ring the bell three times!

I seem to have done this before.

Lake, cliff, castle, mountain... what else do you need?

These guys work harder than the ones in Venice.  

My friends Natasha and Robert.

Thanks Shayne.

On the top level of the castle.

55 000 year old flute.

Cosying up to the ceramic stove for some warmth.

Ben asked her to prom.  She hasn't answered yet.

Mr. Johnson is looking forward to heading home in a few days.

Jennifer makes new friends with inanimate objects.

The island from the castle.

Same, but no window.

Joey successfully operated a Gutenberg printing press.

Jennifer, always photobombing my pictures of significant 18th century Slovenian poets.

Seems a little steep for that.

Joey and I are ready to storm the castle. 

This is what the bus looks like.

Pictures only allowed at the exit from the caves.

It's pretty big.

Kids loved surviving the journey through the caves.

Our excellent guide Tamara kept us safe. 

Stop with the photobombs Jennifer.

Happily on the funicular and heading for lunch.

Thanks Ben.