The day began unnecessarily early where we caught the water taxi in dark, icy and wet conditions to get to San Lucia station to find our way to Ljubljana. We were advised to catch a train to the next station, Mestre, and then in the cafeteria we would find a bus driver who we could buy direct tickets from for a bus all the way to Ljubljana. Of course, Scott and Teresa thought it would be a large bus like we travelled by in Poland but as it turned out it was a 12 seater.The bus didn’t leave until midday so there was a lot of waiting time at the Venice Mestre station, time that could’ve been spent in bed. Of course Scott & Michele are battling the lurgie so they were madly popping pills. Teresa had come through the worst and is feeling much better.

  
We were a bit concerned about the small bus and whether it was the right choice but we have now agreed that it was the best way to travel from Venice to Ljubljana. Scott and Michele had some zzzzzzs while Teresa got stuck into her novel. 

  
As we approached Slovenia there was snow everywhere. The views were stunning with mountains and trees covered in white powder.

The apartment in Ljubljana is perfect and centrally located. Our host and her mother are more than accommodating, even providing chocolates and Slivovich on arrival.

   
   
   
    
 We have entered a magical winter wonderland.

Time for dinner. We found a lovely traditional restaurant where we ordered more peasant food than we could eat… But it was sooooo good.

   
    
    
 

   
    
 Doggy bags for brekky! 

It’s cold walking around but not so unbearable because there is no wind.

We are catching up on laundry here at our Airbnb apartment and enjoying Slovenian TV. In Italy, they dub everything, even Marilyn Monroe speaks Italian! But here in Slovenia they add subtitles so we can watch shows listening to the English. 

We are looking forward to celebrating Irene’s birthday with some shopping tomorrow! 🎉