SLOVENIA - Bohinj

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Bohinj is a basin within the Julian Alps, measuring 20km long and 5km wide. Lake Bohinj within Bohinj Valley is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia.


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Heading towards Bohinj.


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Bohinj is actually part of the Triglav National Park and it really is a joy to have such a scenic drive across the national park.


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Driving is of course the favourite option to travel around Bohinj, but there are actually many cyclist travelling along the road.


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Some travelled by roller skates.


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Well you can always walk. But under this hot weather, its a no no for me.


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People swimming in the river.


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The bridge and the Church of St. John.


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Crossing the bridge.


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Lake Bohinj.


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Another church along the way.


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But before exploring Bohinj, we decided to grab lunch first.


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Had lunch here at the Gostisce Erlah.


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Menu of the restaurant.


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We had a hearty lunch. The fish was really fresh and tasted good. The trout is definitely recommended.


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A bee somehow flew into my tea. I got it out though.


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Mount Vogel is one of the premier ski resorts in winter. What better way to see the amazing view over the Alps and Lake Bohinj than to take a cable car to the summit of Mount Vogel?


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Welcome to Vogel.


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The price list of cable car and operation hours.


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Vogel, like a fairy tale located in the heart of the Triglav National Park.


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Vogel Mountain measures 1,922m high and the cable car brings you up to the height of 1,537m.


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Up we go!


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The view of Lake Bohinj and its surrounding mountains.


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The steel platform hovers over the valley and you can actually see through it.


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The view was definitely worth it.


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The restaurant inside offers a beautiful view too.


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You can also opt to sit outdoor to enjoy a beer or two.


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The ski slopes of Mount Vogel.


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Although it was summer, I could still see that the ski slopes were well kept and maintained.


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The accommodation at Mount Vogel.


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The panoramic promontory of Rjava Skala at 1540m high.


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Rjava skala is the balcony of Bohinj. The view here is breath-taking.


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My beau standing at the edge beside the fall danger sign to take some pictures.


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Triglav (2,864m) is the highest peak of Julian Alps as seen in this photo.


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Panoramic view of the surroundings.


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Here’s another cafe, Panorama cafe, that enjoys beautiful views over the valley.


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The view of Bohinj Lake.


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Just besides Panorama cafe, there’s a pool table.


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In order to ski, you’ll have to take ski lift to the top of the mountain. The lift service is closed during summer.


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The ski lift brings you higher up the mountain. Even though the ski lift is closed, you can always hike up the mountain.


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Another cafe besides the ski lift.


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A small Alphine Garden.


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There are a few accommodation to choose from.
 

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Other than the beautiful view and cool weather, there is nothing much to do here at Vogel during the summer.


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Well, my stay here at Vogel was just a short one. Just to enjoy the scenery and of course to take some pictures.


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Well, its call Vogel Ski Resort, so winter is the season to be here.


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The cable car operates every 30 minutes. Queuing up for the next cable car to go down from Mount Vogel.


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Ski you soon. Right, maybe next time.


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Someone brought a dog into the cable car and my son was really curious about it.


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Aw, ain’t it cute?


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Heading back down.


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Enjoying the view one last time while taking the cable car ride.


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Looks like a small beach area by Lake Bohinj.


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A wooden bridge over the river.


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The river water is crystal clear and I could easily see the bottom of the shallow river bed.


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Such a scenic view at Bohinj Lake.


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The clear waters of the lake.


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Walking towards the lake shore.


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Many people enjoying there time at the shoreline of the lake.


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Looks like swimming in the lake is a favourite pass time during summer.


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The picturesque Lake Bohinj.


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And this was the beach I saw during the cable ride at Mount Vogel.


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My beau dipping his legs in the lake.


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Priceless moment with my son by the lake.


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After spending some leisure time at the lake, it was time to head back.


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People packing up to leave the lake before it gets dark.


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The bronze statue of a deer at Bohinj lake.


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There are plenty of accommodation available at Bohinj.


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Next, I headed towards Vintgar Gorge which is 4km northwest of Bled.


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