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White Cross above Portorož

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viharnik10. 06. 2011 20:56:15
Today the trip was more sea-oriented than hiking but still.
In the morning I stop at Sečovlje Saltpans, load two sacks of 25kg salt each for yoga treatment and walk from Portorož via Bernardin along the seaside promenade to Rt Madona at the divers. There I enjoy the already rare sun and just right warm sea. I circle a long stretch of coast with fins, later without and only with swim goggles all the way to the buoy in open sea. To there it went, back I had to paddle hard to break through strong water currents and even then I ended up quite a bit lower on the coast. With stronger wind sometimes no chance to reach the shore and you end up only in Strunjan or Trieste. Of course with fins no problem. At Spužvi bar I drink a radler and listen to diving coach advice who are sitting in a group next to me - interesting.
On return comes that light hiking part of path to Portorož. First I climb to old castle above Piran for view, then across Beli Križ all the way to highest peak a bit further, at 150m above sea. Views were wonderful, only sun was still strong and already burned my white skin well today. Air smelled of Mediterranean flowers in places, pine forest elsewhere. I also visit friend in Koper from Slo. military service on Vrhnika. Tomorrow already heading to Genoa for party. Lp from Rok!smile
White Cross above Portorož Tartini Square.1
White Cross above Portorož Cape Madonna2
White Cross above Portorož Here at Spužva and the diving center is the best3
White Cross above Portorož Beautiful sea and just the right temperature4
White Cross above Portorož I swam to the border buoy, a bit harder back5
White Cross above Portorož Even a bit of warmth and sea suits well6
White Cross above Portorož Divers at work7
White Cross above Portorož Pearly sea at the start of the season8
White Cross above Portorož Already climbing to the castle9
White Cross above Portorož The view reaches to Savudrija10
White Cross above Portorož And to Piran (piros-fire--signs instead of lighthouse in ancient times)11
White Cross above Portorož Beli Križ12
White Cross above Portorož Rt Strunjan13
White Cross above Portorož Summit above Beli Križ 150m, not scenic with some houses14
White Cross above Portorož A bit lower from the hill the Portorož bay15
White Cross above Portorož Beli Križ monument16
White Cross above Portorož Portorož cream17
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miri10. 06. 2011 21:14:26
And all that with 50 kg salt on your back?big grin
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viharnik10. 06. 2011 21:39:06
No, no Miri! It's true, I now have cca. 90kg, but Martin Krpan I won't reach in any respect to haul salt to the gentlemen in Vienna.big grin
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viharnik8. 07. 2014 07:58:53
Yesterday I spent the day at the old place on Piran peninsula. Weather was clear, warm, with some breeze that cooled nicely. During the day I swam a lot, people there were like on weekend, quite a few locals, some Belgians, Italians, Germans, Russians dominated and only they spent in restaurants with abundant evening dinners. Locals say this summer season isn't too good, with less foreign visitors. If heading to the coast, worth keeping an eye on your luggage with documents and wallet now and then. At Cape Madona there's characteristic sea current pulling in morning from south towards end of Trieste bay, midday in balance (swimming to buoy pleasant then), afternoon strong current pulls opposite towards south or Savudrija, Umag - lunar influence. Since weekly vacation in Solden fell through (Guru puja didn't) due to very bad weather, yesterday's substitute was for a change quite pleasant, though mountain environment still attracts me more. Didn't take pics this time, oh water there crystal clear, if someone heading there for short break. Footpath from end of Portorož at salt depot buildings to Piran takes about 20 min.smile
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