I Feel sLOVEnia: Lake Bled and Vintgar

Lidija's amazing mother hosted us in Ljubljana where we enjoyed visiting Lake Bled, Vintgar and Prešeren.

*before we swam to the church in the middle of the lake*

*Our destination!*

*after a freezing swim in the rain*

*they enjoyed the castle with Lidija as we froze in the water*

*Vintgar*

*I miss Slovene water- best drinking water on the earth.*

*it is said that your marriage will be long and happy if you take your bride to the church in the middle of Lake Bled and carry her up the steps. Since Jaims and I swam to the church I figure our friendship will last forever. My husband has yet to carry me up the steps though...

Slovenia: Ljubljana and Family

Lidija's amazing mother hosted us in Ljubljana. We enjoyed so much the opportunity to get to know her and hear her life story. What a remarkable woman. It was fun chatting with Lidija, Sven and her brother as well. They have such big and open hearts!

*Regardless of the country I have a soft spot for men playing chess*

*this woman stopped to sing with the band!*

And Hana and Vita are too adorable for words!

I am grateful for family far and near who are such kind examples of love. We miss you!

*NYC is pretty cool- you should visit sometime...*