I think I finally have the spelling right! What a lovely town. The city fathers had the foresight approx 8 years ago to remove traffic from the old city centre. Now it is a pleasant town to wander with a mixture of cobbled streets, quaint facades and many Baroque buildings surrounding the attractive river that runs through the centre. Under sunny skies we wandered and eventually decided that coffee was in order. We sat near three Aussie Girls from Maffra!
Returning for the tour briefing at 2 pm we met our 7 American co-riders. They are also a friendship group. We all got on well immediately. The age group is similar and, importantly, all the men are competent riders. We make a team of 14 participants on 8 bikes. Anjez is our young riding guide and we have Matej in the support vehicle and Roc transporting our luggage. The 8 men went on a practise run on the unfamiliar bikes and us 6 ladies adjourned to the bar.
The evening saw us walk to the cable car that takes you to the central castle. Our first meal together was in the grounds of the castle. VERY nice!
Up early tomorrow for a 8.30 start. Temperature 30 C. It will be fun!
Three Bridges crossing the river
Lynda, Greg and Jamie from Mansfield.
A wooden bike...for all my cycle friends.
Ljubljana prides itself on clean, drinkable water from all town fountains.
Setting a high standard for the rest of the trip.
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Lovely photos
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