We are now resident in an interesting gostilna in Radovljica, Slovenia. In somewhat typical fashion we decided to avoid the more tourist oriented option to stay in Bled. Radovljica is about 15 minutes by local bus from Bled and 40 minutes from Ljubljana. Pension Lectar has been a ginger bread making place for many years and, together with this town it seems be thriving as a combination ginger bread establishment, a museum, a workshop for locals learning the trade and a tavern/restaurant/hotel. When on the first night here we emerged from our room to go for dinner only to find a US oriented tourist group coming in for the ubiquitous group dinner accompanied by local musicians we learned that the place has plenty of get up and go. So we changed our minds about dinner and went to gostilna Augustin just a few doors along. Both places have large dining areas towards the back of the establishments with big views across the valleys and mountains. The next night we did eat “at home” with another group present, this time from UK. And we have learned that more groups will be here over the weekend. So much for escaping from other tourists but at least they are only here for an hour or so.
We like the place so much though and it is clear that Radovljica is on the move. The old town where are located is quite well preserved with great places lining the 16 century thoroughfare leading to a fine church at the end. Music is big here too and it would have been interesting to be around for the 2 week classical music festival in August.
And finally, just to backtrack for a bit so say that we managed our way through connections of a boat/ferry, 5 trains and 2 buses to get from Hallstatt to here, getting here about 30 minutes off schedule. The train systems are great but without language it is always a bit of a test when the train stops and we are told and sort of understand that, due to line difficulties, we need to take to the buses. The system works so we did not end up in Italy or somewhere else.
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