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Pondeljkovci - US PD Škofja Loka went to the municipality of Kozje. So we were in Kozjansko National Park. We visited Pilštanj. This is a settlement cultural monument. We saw the church of St. Michael. Then we went on forest paths - hiking trail to Vina-Gora. There lives a local who is a collector of various things - very interesting. Back to the valley we went on another path. We had the conclusion in the middle of vineyards at tourist farm Pirš.

Retired group PD Škofja Loka Pondeljkovci, who somehow also divide into Brzeče and Polžke, visited Kočevje yesterday. We walked along Kočevsko lake from east to west. In about one and a half hours we circled the lake. Then we drove to view Željnske cave. Hike starts at Ciganov settlement. Good half hour lasts path in forest - not overly trodden. Then we find ourselves before sign that tells what these caves are. Caves basically in two clusters. In first cave even pre years some time camped Gypsies. For view of these caves need batteries. Floor damp, slippery. Caves basically two, passing one into other. No stalactites, saw only one. It was really interesting. Conclusion with warm snack we had in Tušek inn. Bears here no more. Had good time and again learned saw something new.

Yesterday retirees of UD Medvode visited Kojnik. It was very cold. After half the path we entered winter. The path is well marked. We went on the steep path and had to watch out for slips. There were places with up to 20cm snow - real winter idyll. Kojnik summit rewarded us with beautiful view. Even the sea is visible. But it was quite windy. We were prepared for the fierce wind - gloves, scarf, jacket, good shoes. And hot tea. In a good hour and a half we were at the top at the logbox. Finish in Kozina at Pri Mahniču. I won't overly praise or criticize. Goodbye!

In the village Velike Loče.

I took this on the tour to Dimnice cave.

I photographed this wonderful church on the guides' trip to Dimnice cave.

This time I'll show Dimnice cave, located near Italian border. PD Škofja Loka guides visited it. Most did hike through whole cave and changed to boots, suits before cave and equipped with helmets and lights. Cave not lit which is its additional charm. Their hike lasted over two hours. Rest of us walked with female guide through karst cave full of stalactites - beautiful. Already entrance special. Quite deep descend into cave on spiral stairs, plenty of them. Then lights on and into karst cave darkness. Cave full of beautiful stalactites various structures - beautiful. We were thrilled. This was about tenth karst cave I visited since Postojna in school years. Cave really fascinated me.

I took this yesterday on the path to Pilštanj-Zdole (birthplace of St. Emma)

After two years we retirees from PD Škofja Loka group Pondeljkovci, who somehow divide into Brzeče and Polžke, went here. Had to go on the path at six in the morning. Caught the last week when the path is still open. They close the path already on Monday 27.10. Tunnels are closed so snow doesn't bury them. Will open again next spring. Had a nice autumn day. Forests dressing in autumn colors. Surprisingly little water. Waterfalls along the whole path by the lake are smaller. On the path by the lake we got a bit lost, not the most praiseworthy. It happens. Fortunately can't stray. Didn't go to the hunting hut above the lake anyway. Still had fun. Bye!

On 8 October retirees from UD Britof-Predoslje walked part of the Juliana Trail from Trnovo to Kobarid. The trail somehow leads along the Soča River. We walked along it for almost four hours. Towards the end we even got a bit lost. Along the river some sections are almost impassable. The river has undercut parts of the trail - had to climb a bit. Really not for everyone. Our main guide had checked the trail beforehand and so we made a selection already at registrations. There were just over twenty of us - I was the assistant. Weather was nice - partly sunny. For dessert we went to see Kozjak waterfall - lots of visitors.

After a couple of years we saw a beautiful Slovenian waterfall again. After part of the Juliana trail from Kobarid to Tolmin we also visited Kozjak waterfall. There were a lot of visitors - of course foreigners. At least for me it's one of the most beautiful Slovenian waterfalls.

korl thanks -I fixed it!

Yesterday we retirees of DU Britof-Predoslje conquered Goteniški Snežnik. Local mountain guide helped us - big thanks to him. Along nice forest road we drove by bus quite high. From there along marked path to the very summit of Snežnik. The path was a bit rutted. Seems few hikers take this route. Last part of the path is quite steep. The little path and rocks just before the summit were quite slippery-wet. But the summit doesn't disappoint. Views far to the Croatian side are beautiful. There's also a box for entries and stamp. I think we didn't sign anything. For years I don't collect stamps anymore. Down the same ascent path to the road. There we treated ourselves to super hot snack-suckling pig. Nothing to praise.

darinka on the 1st picture you have left green something on the right big-flowered leopard's bane-Doronicum grandiflorum, which is characteristic of that area above the hut.

This one is from Blegoš. The very top of Blegoš has been grazed by cows, about a year ago I found rhelikan-like (black) blackberries up there.

This one is from Blegoš. The very top of Blegoš has been grazed by cows, about a year ago I found rhelikan-like (black) blackberries up there.

Today to Blegoš with DU Medvode.