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We arrive at
magical Lake Bled and its fairy tale world in Slovenia. Lake Bled is ranked one
of the most beautiful places in Slovenia and the most photogenic lake on the
planet. Bled is Slovenia’s
most popular alpine resort, luring honeymooners, backpackers, hikers,
mountaineers, and outdoorsmen, during all four seasons.
Slovenia has some 500
fairy tale castles sprinkled through the country; that’s one castle per 25
kilometers, all enhancing the backdrop of the folklore of this stunning and
intriguing country.
In the distance, the iconic
Bled Castle / Blejski Grad the oldest in Slovenia gracefully dangles over a 130m
high rocky limestone cliff, overlooking the mirrored turquoise waters of Lake
Bled. This postcard-perfect place is a
treasure-trove of tales, myths, and magical legends waiting to be explored.
The angry, grumpy fairies
summoned the springs and brooks to storm the valley and fill it with water. Forming this incredible tear-drop-shaped
island, surrounded by glistening blue-green water, now known as Bled Island. If
you watch closely at night the fairies dance under the light of the stars
around the sparkling turquoise crown jewel Lake Bled.
Crossing Lake Bled is
similar to Venice, where the profession of Pletna Oarsman
is respected artistry, handed down from father to son through generations. The
only way to reach Bled Island is by water, and by hiring a traditional
wooden Pletna, with its colorful awning, and rowed by a standing oarsman. On the island is The Church of the Assumption
of Mary, Slovenia’s iconic cultural attraction and wedding venue. Here the
groom carries the bride up 99 steps to the church to ring the Wishing
Bell
three times, wishing for a long and happy life. The quaint island is cloaked in ancient tales
and mystical powers.
A visit to Lake Bled is
not complete without trying a slice of the Slovenian Lake Bled Cream Cake, Krempita/Kremsnita. The cake
originates from the café of Hotel Park at Bled.
Bled is the most
beautiful and magical Alpine Resort in Europe – it is must-see.
Continue this journey with
us as we cross the Istria Peninsula, the largest in Croatia, at the Gulf of
Trieste into Venice, Italy.
*2018 travels
Slovenia is in the Schengen area, so there are no more border checkpoints with Italy. European countries do random custom checks instead.
*images unsplash
J. Christina is the author and owner of Scribbles and Smiles. Through our blog, we share stories of the wonderful discoveries we have made on our European travels. Christina (Christie) is married to John, a.k.a. Mr. Christie. Where Mr. Christie is right on board with their travel jaunts around the world sharing in their blogging endeavor - hence, their bespoke pen name, J. Christina.
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