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Monday 28th April.

It’s difficult to find enough superlatives to do justice to this magnificent lake and the surrounding mountain scenery. With the imposing Bled Castle perched high above the lake and Bled Island set against a backdrop of incomparable beauty it is no wonder that it has become the most popular tourist destination in Slovenia.

Gail and I decide to head off up into the hills above the lake to visit Vintgar Gorge. The walk is fairly taxing but we are spurred on by the prospect of seeing what from the brochures at the hotel appears to be a spectacular location.  Murphy comes into play again as the gorge walkway is closed due to some landfalls along the banks of the river. We have to be satisfied with a few glimpses of the gorge from afar and set off back to Bled.

Beautiful Springtime Lilac

Just before our arrival in town we fins a pleasant surprise in the form of The George Best Pub, complete with numerous photos and an Irish National Team shirt which GB had worn. Apparently, the owner, an Irishman and an avid GBG fan decided to make the pub a bit of a shrine to Georgie but it was certainly the last thing we expected to see in this corner of Slovenia.

Just to give our aching muscles one last test for the day we climb the steps to Bled Castle. The castle itself is not exactly a world-beater but its position above the lake is breathtaking, quite literally for this long-term vertigo sufferer.

Get back to town to organise a car rental for the following day and to finish off our exercise regime for the day we take the 6 kms+ walk around the lake.

Finally, another great dinner at the hotel then turn in to be ready for our long trip the following day.

Cheers

The Obese Ferret