Zagreb is the Capital City of Croatia. One million people live here and it is a very lively city indeed. We had a 'sleep in' this morning and met at 9am for our city tour. The bus took us high above Zagreb to the "political" square. This is where all the government buildings are. We then walked our way through the old city down to the town square. There are truly some magnificent buildings in Zagreb. We then had time for ourselves, but the people who had booked for the optinal tour met at 2pm and we were taken far into the country side to the birthplace of Joseph Tito. He was the leader of the Jugoslav Republic before the fall of the Iron Curtain. The village where he was born has been made into a living Museum. We could go inside the old houses and saw how people lived in the 19th and 20th century. It was very interesting and very hot. In Zagreb 38 in the country 35 degrees. We then carried on further into the Countryside and went for dinner in a lovely old Country Inn. Dinner was delicious - I love this food - well I love food - full stop. We had duck and veal with potatoes and noodles and a salad. All very very nicely done. We arrived back at the Hotel at 8pm, tired but very happy.
This will be my last post for a while. I'll be with my sisters until the middle of August and do not intent to write in my Blog.
If something exciting happens in Berchtesgaden I will let you know. The trip to the Middle East starts August 28th - so watch out for me then.
This has been one fantastic trip and I can recommend it to everybody. And this is where I am signing off.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Bled - Ljubijana - Zagreb
I am now in Zagreb. And what a finish to the Trip. We are in the 5 Star Regent Hotel and this is luxury PLUS. This trip, organized by "Beyond Travel" has fulfilled all of my expectations. We had a wonderful guide, the Hotels were ALL very good. All but one 4 star, and the 3 star at Plitvicka Lakes was comfortable and clean.
But let me continue in Bled. The next morning we were driven around the lake and up to the fortress where we had a wonderful view over the lake with the small island in the middle. After the tour we had free time, but all of the group who had booked in for the extra tour were taken to the lake and then we were rowed, yes rowed to the island. There is a lovely Church on the island and the legend goes, if you ring the bell and make a wish it will come true. All of us were hanging on the rope and wouldn't you know it, I was the one who actually rang the bell. It was hard work, but I do have practise. Thank you St Swithuns! We had to go back to our starting point - yes rowing once again, then we were taken by bus into a little valley with clear streams and abundant wild life. We saw a fox and plenty of trout in the streams. Our guide then produced a bottle of Blueberry liqueur and we all had a sip of the local produce. It was delicious. There were actually blueberries in the bottle. Then at nighttime, still part of the optional tour, we went to a small village to a wine tasting and a real local dinner. Before we went to the restaurant, we had a little walk around town. And wouldn't you know it, there were some local people practising for an event - maybe for the weekend. They sang some local songs and it was enchanting. We clapped and clapped and ask for more. But we had to go for dinner as they were waiting for us.
WELL - the wine was delicious. With it we had some sausage baked into a breadroll and a cheese roll - just wonderful. Then up to the dining room. We had Accordeon Music and the dinner - what else can I say - D E L I C I O U S.
We were home by 10pm tired, but very, very happy.
We left Bled at the usual time at 8 and drove to Ljubijana.
Ljubijana is a lovely town, the capital city of Slowenia. Our guide was born here and the love for his home town came through loud and clear. He walked us through the old part of the city and then we had free time until 1.30 We used it well and saw a lot. It took only 2 hours to reach Zagreb, had to cross the borders into Croatia once again. Needless to say we are now back from Euro to Kuno.
Tomorrow we will explore Zagreb and then we have another optional tour. These tours have been really value for money and if any of you out there consider going to these parts of the world - Beyond Travel it must be.
But let me continue in Bled. The next morning we were driven around the lake and up to the fortress where we had a wonderful view over the lake with the small island in the middle. After the tour we had free time, but all of the group who had booked in for the extra tour were taken to the lake and then we were rowed, yes rowed to the island. There is a lovely Church on the island and the legend goes, if you ring the bell and make a wish it will come true. All of us were hanging on the rope and wouldn't you know it, I was the one who actually rang the bell. It was hard work, but I do have practise. Thank you St Swithuns! We had to go back to our starting point - yes rowing once again, then we were taken by bus into a little valley with clear streams and abundant wild life. We saw a fox and plenty of trout in the streams. Our guide then produced a bottle of Blueberry liqueur and we all had a sip of the local produce. It was delicious. There were actually blueberries in the bottle. Then at nighttime, still part of the optional tour, we went to a small village to a wine tasting and a real local dinner. Before we went to the restaurant, we had a little walk around town. And wouldn't you know it, there were some local people practising for an event - maybe for the weekend. They sang some local songs and it was enchanting. We clapped and clapped and ask for more. But we had to go for dinner as they were waiting for us.
WELL - the wine was delicious. With it we had some sausage baked into a breadroll and a cheese roll - just wonderful. Then up to the dining room. We had Accordeon Music and the dinner - what else can I say - D E L I C I O U S.
We were home by 10pm tired, but very, very happy.
We left Bled at the usual time at 8 and drove to Ljubijana.
Ljubijana is a lovely town, the capital city of Slowenia. Our guide was born here and the love for his home town came through loud and clear. He walked us through the old part of the city and then we had free time until 1.30 We used it well and saw a lot. It took only 2 hours to reach Zagreb, had to cross the borders into Croatia once again. Needless to say we are now back from Euro to Kuno.
Tomorrow we will explore Zagreb and then we have another optional tour. These tours have been really value for money and if any of you out there consider going to these parts of the world - Beyond Travel it must be.
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