monday memories

Postojna Caves is the most visited tourist cave in Europe, dating back to 1872 when the first railway lines were laid. We took a cave train into the heart of the caves where we spent an hour or so admiring a 20 kilometer network of underground splendour. Check out the calcite formations, stalactites and stalagmites in the photos below, it's dazzling in every way imaginable. To think these occur in nature without the help of anything but temperature, minerals and time.



Postojna Caves, Slovenia
11:40am 21st April 2010
We just passed through the border to Slovenia. Today we have a 2 hour stop inside the Postojna Caves and we are well prepared for the tour having just completed a children's book about 'Yami the dragon in the Postojna Caves'.


The bus trip isn't so bad, bit of rest and relaxation. The best thing about this trip is the light at the end of the tunnel. At some point we will come to a stop and arrive at our next destination point for some much anticipated exploration! Our tour guide Leti is sensational..full of energy, friendly, easy to approach and informative. She just told us we can get a 10euro bus to a place in Croatia 1hour from where we're staying which I am certain is where my great grandfather Bogaslav grew up in. Will soon find out!

The on-site chef in Italy was great. Apparently we adjoined the tour at a great time in terms of food and day trips. First night was mozzarella/tomato/basil salad, garlic bread and meat platter and that was just the entree! Main was il bucco with polenta mash and brocolli..yummy!

Today, a picnic lunch and looking forward to the caves.

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