2019-05 Slovenia #1 with Van Os Photo Safaris
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Farm
We stopped for gas and snacks just across the border after leaving Zagreb.
Highway to Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Pr Matjon Guesthouse
We stayed here for 5 nights.
Selo, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Union Beer
One of the many local beers that I enjoyed with lunches.
Sova Restaurant, Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Seafood Pasta
Sova Restaurant, Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Lake Bled
Low clouds and light rain.
Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Barn
Selo, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Hay Rack
The traditional method of drying hay.
Selo, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Hoverfly
Epistrophe leiophthalma
Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Wall Moss
Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Barn
Bled, Slovenia, May 9, 2019
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Door
I take a lot of photos of doors and windows, portals to local life.
Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Bled Castle
Part of Napoleon's Empire from !809 to 1813.
Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Pletna Boats
A limited number of these boats are allowed and passed down through generations.
Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Church of the Assumption
This day provided better photos of Lake Bled than any that followed.
Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Unknown Flower
Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Lake Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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St Martin's Parish Church
Churches are some of the nicest buildings.
Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Honey Bees & Peony
Apis mellifera - we slipped into a garden area for a few photos.
Vila Vltava, Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Peonies
Vila Vltava, Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Crown Anemone
Anemone coronaria
Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Tulip
Tulipa species - feathery petals.
Bled, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Produce
Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Planter
Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Door
Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Street Dining
Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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St Peter's Church
Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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St Peter's Church
Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Cat
Radovljica Old Town, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Church Of St Primoz
I photoshopped out construction material.
Jamnik, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Church Of St Primoz
Blue Hour, Jamnik, Slovenia, May 10, 2019
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Firewood
Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Bled River
Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Bee Hives
Bee keeping is very common in Slovenia.
Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Bee Hive
Rescued from a downed tree.
Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Bee Pollen
Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Pollen Separator
The hole size strips many of the pollen clusters from the bees entering the hive.
Kralov Med, Selo, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Alpine Butterwort
Pinguicula alpina
Pericnik Falls, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Slow Shutter Pericnik Falls
After a steep climb to the falls, my photos from the parking lot proved better.
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Slow Shutter Pericnik Stream
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 11, 2019
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Julian Alps
We took the long way around due to overnight snow.
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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Soca River
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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Soca River
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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Foot Bridge
There is a long trail along the river in the national park.
Soca River, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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Soca River
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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Stone Cross
1400 WW1 soldiers are buried here.
Austro-Hungarian Military Cemetery, Soca, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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Strmec
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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WW1 Fortification
Strmec, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 12, 2019
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Radovna River
Despite or because of rain, this was a beautiful location.
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Radovna River
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Trail
Radovna River, Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Radovna River
Steep parts of the gorge have boardwalks built onto the walls.
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Radovna River
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Twoflower Violet
Viola biflora
Radovna River, Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Radovna River
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Radovna River
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Slow Shutter Radovna River
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Slow Shutter Radovna River
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Toilet Instructions
Needed due to an influx of tourists from newer nations.
Vintgar Gorge, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Lake Bohinj
The largest lake in Slovenia.
Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Church of St John The Baptist
Lake Bohinj, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Forest
Lake Bohinj, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Bird's Nest Orchid
Neottia nidus-avis - an unusual non-photosynthetic orchid.
Lake Bohinj, Triglavski National Park, Slovenia, May 13, 2019
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Church of the Assumption
Rainy, windy conditions.
Lake Bled, May 13, 2019
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Lake Jezersko
On our way to our next accommodation.
Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Jezersko, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
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Austrian Border
The highway through the mountains passed through part of Austria.
Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
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Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Austria, Jezersko to Plesnik, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
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Slow Shutter Zagerski Saw Mill
Upper Savinja Valley, Luce, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
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Suspension Bridge
Luce, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
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Suspension Bridge
Luce, Slovenia, May 14, 2019
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Mary Help of Christians Basilica
Due to rain, our guides arranged a visit to this, the largest church in Slovenia.
Brezje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
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1863 Painted Ceiling
Mary Help of Christians Basilica, Brezje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
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Altar Dome
Mary Help of Christians Basilica, Brezje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
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Church of St Francis Xavier
Another church visit due to rain.
Radmirje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
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Church of St Francis Xavier
Radmirje, Slovenia, May 15, 2019
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Bar
Hotel Plesnik, Logarska Valley, Solcava, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Relaxation Area
Spa, Hotel Plesnik, Logarska Valley, Solcava, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Firepit & Pool
The swimming pool has big trout in it.
Hotel Plesnik, Logarska Valley, Solcava, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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High Altitude Farm
Solcava Panoramic Road, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Green Valley
Solcava Panoramic Road, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Grain
Hops and grain possibly for beer production grow in this area.
Braslovce, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Annual Daisy
Bellis annua
Braslovce, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Buttercup
Ranunculus species
Braslovce, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Tunnel
On our way to Piran, on the coast.
Highway E57, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Coastline
Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Fishing Boat
Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Fishing Boat
Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Street
Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Reflection
From a dock while waiting for blue hour.
Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Blue Hour
Harbor, Piran, Slovenia, May 16, 2019
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Hilltop View
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Door
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Window
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Sunburst
Minorite Monastery, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Church of St Franciska Asiskega
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Graffiti
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Seaside Cafe
High season must be very busy from the looks of seating.
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Cape Madonna Lighthouse
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Gelato
David treated us all to our favorite flavor.
Tartini Square, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Tartini Square
Bell Tower View, Church of St George, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Stairwell
140 steps to the top.
Bell Tower, Church of St George, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Vertical Blur
Street, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Windows
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Street
Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse
Coris julis - terminal phase (male).
Piran Aquarium, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Mediterranean Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Piran Aquarium, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Lesser Spotted Catsharks
Scyliorhinus canicula
Piran Aquarium, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Barrel Jelly
Rhizostoma pulmo
Piran Aquarium, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Harbor
Art Hotel Tartini, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Fresh Fish
PriMari Restaurant, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Sundown
Piran Fortress, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Tartini Square & Church of St George
Upper patio view.
Art Hotel Tartini, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Church of St George
Art Hotel Tartini, Piran, Slovenia, May 17, 2019
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Pasture
Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Lipizzan Horses
The horses walked over to the fence to see what we had to offer, a good scratch under the harness.
Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Lipizzan Horses
Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Lipizzan Horses
Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Buggy Ride
Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Lipizzan Mares & Foals
Borjaca, Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Lipizzan Mares & Foals
Borjaca, Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Bark Beetle damage
Ips typographus
Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Allegro Garni Hotel
Our last accommodation of the trip, cozy, but nice.
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Gornji trg
In front of the hotel.
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Cobblers' Bridge
Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Franciscan Church of the Annunciation
Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Blue Hour Robba Fountain
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Backlit Robba Fountain
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 18, 2019
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Door
Gornji trg, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Street Dining
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Clocks
Flea Market, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Watches
Flea Market, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Pocket Watches
Flea Market, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Old Phones
Flea Market, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Modern Art
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Crusader's Church
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Statues
Crusader's Church, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Napoleon Monument
Napoleon liberated Slovenia from Ottoman rule and is a heroic figure for the nation.
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Bronze Doors
National Library, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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High School
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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University
Across the street from the high school.
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Holy Trinity Church
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Doors
Holy Trinity Church, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Parliament
Equality symbolized by the sculptures.
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Opera House
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Door
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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St James Church Clock Tower
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Bridge
Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Manna Restaurant
Reservation-only restaurant where we had a very nice, multi-course meal.
Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Dogs
Sidewalk Cafe, Gornji trg, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 19, 2019
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Airplane Photo
The first leg of flights home.
LOT 616, Ljubljana to Warsaw, Brnik, Slovenia, May 20, 2019
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