Trek with Nicola and Mani

We were thrilled when Nicola and Mani joined us for a three day circular trek from Kranjska Gora starting on Friday. What an amazing weekend!

Day 1 - Kranjska Gora to Vršič

We set off walking after lunch but a storm brought fairly torrential rain which didn't let up, so rather than get absolutely soaked, we bussed up the pass. 

Had a quiet night at Poštarski Dom playing cards and 6 nimmt. Fortunately the mist and rain lifted, enabling us to watch the setting sun and climb up to the top of Vršič peak itself. We also spotted the Pagan Girl (famous rock feature) on the side of Prisank.

The Austrian way of avoiding wet shorts!

View from Vršič 

Our first hut together

A nice collection of knots

Day 2 - Vršič to Tamar valley via Slemenova spica and Grlo

A successful day albeit slightly more strenuous than anticipated. Pleased we phoned the hut from the col to check conditions - on our original descent route via a waterfall and ravine, we would have encountered snow, so we opted for the Grlo col, where we were able to hug one of Slovenia's oldest trees at 1030 years old with a girth of 422 cm! The scree filled gully required a fair amount of attention but a good achievement and a rewarding evening was provided at the hut - fantastic hospitality, entertaining games and loud laughs and jokes from our neighbouring table! 

"Sechs ist immer gut!"

Day 3 - Dom v Tamarju to Kranjska Gora via Planica ski jumps

Awoke to a perfect Alpine morning with Jalovec at the head of the valley. Started our walk by visiting an impressive waterfall and then headed down the valley to arrive at the world famous Planici ski jumps. Had lunch whilst being amazed by kids and teenagers jump what seemed to be the most ridiculous distances. Incredible. Our return walk to KG through alpine meadows was delightful.

Our weekend ended with a chair lift ride, a whizz on the toboggan before going to Italy for tea. We then headed to Klagenfurt to sit with our feet in the lake for a while, explored the park and its new play area for kids (and adults), had a go on some slack lines, started a game of outdoor chess and arrived Chez Benjamim-Leitner at about 8pm. Such a memorable 3 days, for all the right reasons! Thanks guys!

Our second hut together

Well-earned Italian pizzas

Tim embracing the Austrian shorts in Woerthersee