31.13 Slovenia, village of Bovec: Svinjak, one of the finest climbs and experiences...really! 13.14 A quieter walk to a slap (waterfall)
Each day, we spend time viewing this magnificent edifice. Each time, we wonder how it's possible to reach the summit. In fact, the peak is further back and higher than the picture illustrates. The following day, Jenni returned for a light hike following her bad fall. In the background is our new 4,000 feet 'hero'. A view from a way still to go to reach the top: the false peaks below and the village of Bovec in the distance. We are fortunate to come across incredible hiking opportunities. It seems the more one seeks, the more successful one is at finding them. Moving to and between different regions makes a major difference, too—effectively creating different, new and varied experiences. Having written the foregoing, it is clear to us that the world is covered in mountains and to live a thousand years would hardly make a dent on original availability. Still there is nothing like an informative book covering a region as well tips from the locals. Earlier ...