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Most viewed - April 2009

Soča is supposed to be one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. It also called the Emerald River. It's easy to understand why. :)1013 views

Looking from under the bridge.751 views

We did descend to the valley floor but didn't get very far. The ground was soggy and the passage under the bridge completely under water,730 views

The view from the Big natural bridge already reveals the high level of the river Rak, which has flooded a large portion of the otherwise dry meadow.694 views

Our first stop was at Gozd Martuljek to admire the morning light over the green meadows and snow-capped mountains.669 views

The southern part of Kamnik.516 views

Lake Cerknica is extremely high, flooding a large area along with many trees.500 views

The Vršič pass (1611 meters above sea level).477 views

It will take a long time before all the snow in the mountains melts.462 views

New grass.453 views

It felt almost like driving through a tunnel.449 views

The snow wall looming over the car. 446 views

Two imposing peaks: Mt. Mangart and Mt. Jalovec.445 views

And just before reaching the village of Log pod Mangartom we were rewarded with this view. I was speechless. The play of light on the meadow was a bonus.435 views

The view towards Mt. Jalovec.425 views

We continued past Trbiž to the Rabelj Lake. This small islet is so photogenic, but the light was harsh.414 views

Under the bridge.412 views

The two lakes are unbelievably green.412 views

I think this scene, if nothing else, made the whole trip worthwhile.412 views

A broader view with the fisheye.405 views

Only wearing short sleaves we trudged through wet and heavy snow to get to the shore.404 views

Reflections.402 views

The first village on the Slovenian side, Strmec, has a beautiful backdrop.402 views

Green shore.401 views

The Edelweiss hut.401 views

An avalanche amidst already green woods will take a while before it melts.401 views

Just outside Bovec we turned right directly into the Trenta valley. Of course, we had to stop and admire River Soča.400 views

The clouds cooperated, too.399 views

Steep ravines off Mt. Mangart.397 views

Layers of snow over a milestone.397 views

We weren't far from the top of the Vršič pass, which was opened for vehicles for the first day this year.394 views

In the dry season this river bed is completely dry.392 views

After a brief coffee break in Kranjska Gora we headed to the Mangart lakes, already in Italy. There was still so much snow!392 views

The upper lake and the ring of mountains with Mt. Mangart and Mt. Ponca.392 views

Here you can see the amount of snow along the road.392 views

The river flows down into the cave of Tkalca jama.391 views

Dramatic weather.391 views

The old town center and the cemetery.390 views

The valley of Koritnica was a joy to drive through.390 views

I took a photo of Mt. Mangart and only noticed later at home that there were two climbers descending from the top. Can you see them?389 views

Soča.389 views

The forest on the opposite slope was already bright green.388 views

There were clouds dancing around the peak of Mt. Jalovec.388 views

One of the highest snow walls. See for yourself.388 views

Pink clouds.388 views

After crossing the border one more time at Predel pass we were back in Slovenia. A bridge is being built across a ravine.387 views

A monument to Dr. Julius Kugy, a great admirer of the Julian Alps.386 views

Looking towards the valley of Zadnja Trenta.385 views

Mt. Mangart was shrouded in clouds.384 views

The seemingly slow and docile river turns into rapids right under the bridge.383 views

Backlit bright green leaves.382 views

One of the many footbridges across the river.382 views

A typical scene from the Trenta valley.382 views

A bit lower, at the Erjavčeva hut, the situation is similar.381 views

We completed the loop by returning to Kranjska Gora and caught a glimpse of a reddish sunset on the way home. The views from Gozd Martuljek are always spectacular.381 views