What a gorgeous place! Got here after getting up on Wed a.m. in ABQ at about 4:30, no hot water in the hotel for a shower, what the hell is THAT about??? I sure hope they comp my room (which was really lovely and big, but the lack of hot water is a no-go). Flying to DFW, the Philly before leaping off the continent to fly for another 8 hours to Venice. I won’t get to see Venice on this trip, but seeing it flying in I know I want to come back. Waiting 2+ hours before shuttle is due, boring as hell, the airport is being renovated, so nothing beautiful to look at while waiting. Shuttle came, we were off a full bus of Slovenians and me, they slept, I looked at the countryside. Of course, so lovely, Italian villas, vineyards everywhere, then Slovenia, mountains, green forests. I was so miserable, back and legs hurting like hell, neck screaming, Iwanted to sleep so badly. We get to Ljubljana, some soviet “inspired” buildings on the outskirts, but into the center, the charm circle — and boy is it charmed! My shuttle driver helped me find my way in the pedestrian area, brought me to my hotel/hostel on the river. Room is huge, but the bed is a BIG problem. Modern, wooden shelf frame all around with mattress laid in. I can get into the bed, but it is HELL trying to get out of it! I’m going to be black and blue in the morning, I know, also probably whiplash, as I will have to climb out numerous times in the night, pay back for lots of water and two glasses of wine.. Nice nap, shower (finally!), dressed and go out the side door and see this interesting restaurant right outside. I decide to eat there, white tableclothes, sparkling wine glasses, etc. I choose outside, so they set me up there. I said oh, my, carpacchio (sp?), and look, baked octopus — waiter says, let me suggest wines, I say whatever you think and I had a MAGNIFICENTLY DELICIOUS dinner. For only a little over 36 euros. Big tip, certainly. The waiter helped me through my assortment of universal and European plug conversions and damned if they effing don’t fit! These plugs are too inset into the wall to let my universal plug plug in. Shit! Can only hope it will be better when I move to the Hotel Slon on Saturday and can charge everything.
Short walk up the street by the river before coming back, getting ready for bed. My room is right over the street so it’s going to be pretty noisy — get out the earplugs I never travel without. Need them even if my sweetie Laird isn’t traveling with me.
Start planning your trip to Slovenia — you’re gonna love it! Tiredly yours, jm
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