Slovenia and Croatia Solo Road Trip

Day 4 – What Humidity?

Today, the timing worked out to have breakfast at Moji Štruklji. I decided on fig and blueberry. Aggressive birds wanted some, but it’s right there in the name - moji, not yours! Afterward, I checked out of my hotel and headed north toward the Logar Valley. Once out of the city, the roads became winding and hilly, but the Arona maneuvered around the switchbacks well.

One thing to know about roads in Slovenia is that they don't have names, except in the big cities. Country roads are often named for the two villages they run between, which sounds very helpful, except that the roads also branch off in all directions and all the branches have the same name. However, this didn’t prove a problem for me as I prepared my directions in advance and had maps.me to refer to if I got off track.

I stopped for lunch in Ljubno, an Alpine town with a rushing river and flowers in all the windows. I could easily forget it was the present day, if not for the basketball courts and ATM’s. I then resumed my drive to Govc Vrsnik Tourist Farm in Robanov Kot. After check-in, I had a few hours to walk around and take a short drive among the towering mountains, mist, and quiet. Dinner was served at the farm, including soup, a variety of main dishes, and apple and cheese strudel. The weather was so comfortable, I took a little pleasure in reminding myself it was 90 degrees and humid back home. That night I had my best night of sleep in ages.

Day 5 – You Are Jumpy the Sheep

I set out for the Solčava Panoramic Road. I took a few hours to slowly drive the winding forested loop, stopping at various viewpoints for photos. There were some short hikes, and others I turned back from that were more challenging. Placards along the way told the legend of the shepherd boy, Jumpy the sheep, and Lintver the dragon. Did you know when a chicken seven years of age lays an egg that falls into the water, a dragon will hatch? I stopped for lunch inside Logarska Valley Landscape Park and ordered jota, a hearty stew, from a menu that was in all Slovenian. Afterward, I visited Rinka Falls, then took a return drive to Ljubno because one walk around the town just wasn't enough. Another home cooked dinner at the farm gave way to a sunset over the mountain and a clear night sky.