Bled, Slovenia- July 11

Today we left Austria for Slovenia, but we first wanted to take the gondola up the Dachstein mountain. The weather hasn't been good for views since we arrived, but hey, you never know until you try!

After our successful zip line, we were all ready to go for the "ride on TOP OF THE GONDOLA". But, once there we found out it was going to be cold, wet and no views, so we scratched that idea. Instead we rode inside. We got out to dense fog, and very cold temps, so we took a look around - walked the "sky walk", a protruding glass walkway over the edge of the cliff, and then Paige and I went in for warmth. We were not afraid at all going out onto the sky walk...we couldn't see anything! I think we would be shocked to see what we really did on a clear day! Monte checked out more areas like the suspension bridge...but it was COLD! On our way out we saw people that were going to mountain ice climb with teeth on their shoes! Everyone here hikes and hikes, and hikes, everywhere. That is what people come to Austria for. I can see why, it is so beautiful.

The drive to Slovenia was stunning!

I don't recall how many tunnels we went through from Rothenburg to Dachstein, maybe 4 or 5. That's what you get driving through the alps. On the way to Slovenia there were 10 tunnels and 4 were miles long! Some so long the climate changed on the other side! They also have what look like jet engines blowing exhaust from the tunnel. A big fan....not so much!

We stopped off the highway to use the bathroom and Monte was using a urinal and a women started cleaning the sink next to him!

Funny to see how everything in Europe is so much smaller than home. Another example is our cup holders in our car. We have two sizes - one is the size of a small water bottle, and the other is smaller than that! I have no idea what would fit in that spot.

I guess I'm just weird that so many stupid things fascinate me!

After a gorgeous drive we arrived to Lake Bled, Slovenia. 

We had a few things we planned to do today but our host at our B&B told us "you must do it, must do it" when referring to visiting Vintgar Gorge. Sounds like the weather maybe unpredictable the next couple of days so we took his advice and headed out. 

We had about a two hour round trip hike and Paige did very well with her foot, but...sadly she is on another migraine cycle again and ended up having a hard time getting back due to that.  

We had "fast food" Slovenian style. We keep running across many places that are solely run by one person, just like this fast food place. This guy was so careful to make each item carefully, he also told us the tomatoes he used were from his garden. Only problem was that it took about 10 min for him to make one thing! We waited forever! He didn't seemed rushed at all.

Well..take out, or take home dinner for Paige tonight. We hope she feels better tomorrow!